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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

C8 RJRMOT history

C8 RJR is a red petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 185,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
185,336 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RJR was last recorded at 185,336 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2015: 13,955 miles, lower than 116,906 miles on 25 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,056 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,280 miles
Average per year
4,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,336 miles
  • 2024 – 184,056 miles
  • 2022 – 183,514 miles
  • 2019 – 182,146 miles
  • 2018 – 153,782 miles
  • 2017 – 149,714 miles
  • 2015 – 13,955 miles
  • 2014 – 116,906 miles
  • 2013 – 116,258 miles
  • 2009 – 116,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,336 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,336 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,336 miles
    Test number
    346648426241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,056 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,056 miles
    Test number
    727121005733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,514 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,514 miles
    Test number
    419387819677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,146 miles (+28,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,146 miles
    Test number
    387725942977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,782 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    345532070038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,714 miles (+135,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    345866091673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,955 miles (-102,951)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,955 miles
    Test number
    472382945565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,906 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    866325314123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,258 miles (+206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    145755613108
    • NoteEmissions tested as 1991, owner supplied documents for engine year
  10. Fail116,052 miles3 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    272466229192
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pipes tight on full lock
    • NoteHandbrake cable levers near the end of there travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has been highly modified in all areas
  11. Pass116,052 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    393576129144
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pipes tight on full lock
    • NoteHandbrake cable levers near the end of there travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has been highly modified in all areas

Questions about C8 RJR

Does C8 RJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 RJR expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 RJR?
The MOT on C8 RJR expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 RJR done?
C8 RJR was recorded at 185,336 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 4,389 miles a year.
Has C8 RJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RJR has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2009.
Has the mileage on C8 RJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 RJR find?
C8 RJR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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