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Vauxhall Cavalier MOT Results

77.1% pass rate
from 454 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Cavalier is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
    • 0.88% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.44% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.66% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.66% fail on Switch
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.22% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.22% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Joints (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on System
    • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Floor
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.88% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.22% fail on Mounting
      • 0.66% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Speedometer (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
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