Vauxhall Cavalier expression vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Cavalier expression
100%
MOT pass rate · 7,166 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Cavalier expression (100%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Cavalier expression | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 100,815 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7,166 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Cavalier expression
No fault breakdown available.
Vauxhall Vectra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Cavalier expression (100%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Cavalier expression report Full Vauxhall Vectra report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.