MOT reliability
Vauxhall Cavalie
9 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Vauxhall Cavalie vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Cavalie has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,347 miles.
9
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
5,681
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Cavalie problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Cavalie MOT tests:
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Other113%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes3%
Vauxhall Cavalie pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 7 | 43% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)
Most common Vauxhall Cavalie MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Cavalie MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- power steering pipes rusty (2 times)
- hand brake efficiency only just met lower limit !!! (2 times)
Vauxhall Cavalie pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 140,314 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 120,402 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 158,315 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 70,604 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 114,521 |
| 1989 | 3 | 17 | 53% | 74,584 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 102,220 |
Vauxhall Cavalie reliability FAQ
Across 9 Vauxhall Cavalie vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Cavalie MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Vauxhall Cavalie in our data has covered around
103,347 miles.
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