Vauxhall Cavalier MOT Results

Registered in 1987

76.3% pass rate

from 76 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Cavalier is unusually good or bad.

9.2% fail on Brakes
- 9.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 7.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 6.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
6.6% fail on Suspension
- 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
3.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers
3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.6% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.3% fail on Hose
  - 1.3% fail on Pipe
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.9% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas
2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (82% better than other 1987 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
1.3% fail on Steering
- 1.3% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.3% fail on Steering rack
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
1.3% fail on Tyres
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth