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Vauxhall Cavalier MOT Results

75.6% pass rate
from 566 tests in 2020
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.

  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.53% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.35% fail on Cable
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pipe
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.35% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.53% fail on Chassis
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column
  • 0.88% fail on Tyres
    • 0.53% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
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