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MOT reliability

Vauxhall J14

3 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Vauxhall J14 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall J14 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,388 miles.

3
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
415
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall J14 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall J14 MOT tests:

  • Other126%
  • Steering9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Brakes2%

Vauxhall J14 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Vauxhall J14 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall J14 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
  2. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  6. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
  7. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (3 times)
  9. Oil leak (3 times)
  10. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  11. Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  12. both rear spring rubber bushes deteriorated (2 times)
  13. n/s rear inner tyre wall perished (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (2 times)
  15. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)

Vauxhall J14 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 6 100% 51,274
1947 1 8 88% 909
1939 1 4 75% 62,983

Vauxhall J14 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Vauxhall J14 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall J14 MOT issues are: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Vauxhall J14 in our data has covered around 38,388 miles.

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