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Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L103 JJOMOT history

L103 JJO is a blue petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 17 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
188,502 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 JJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 JJO was last recorded at 188,502 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,241 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
261 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,502 miles
  • 2022 – 188,241 miles
  • 2021 – 187,506 miles
  • 2020 – 187,125 miles
  • 2019 – 186,000 miles
  • 2018 – 184,010 miles
  • 2017 – 182,532 miles
  • 2016 – 180,539 miles
  • 2015 – 178,687 miles
  • 2014 – 176,909 miles
  • 2013 – 174,860 miles
  • 2012 – 172,933 miles
  • 2011 – 168,978 miles
  • 2010 – 166,552 miles
  • 2009 – 163,548 miles
  • 2008 – 160,316 miles
  • 2007 – 157,262 miles
  • 2006 – 154,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,502 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,502 miles (+261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,502 miles
    Test number
    504353217239
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass188,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    412533444477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail188,241 miles (+735)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    189109773760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass187,506 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    187,506 miles
    Test number
    590288435570
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail187,481 miles (+356)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,481 miles
    Test number
    715601833361
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass187,125 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    187,125 miles
    Test number
    284469096428
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail187,117 miles (+1,117)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    560160484736
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount crumbling (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOsr boot floor and centre boot floor outside prescibed area corroded and holed

  8. Pass186,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    186,000 miles
    Test number
    755910265488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail186,000 miles (+1,990)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,000 miles
    Test number
    732044262868
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,010 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    184,010 miles
    Test number
    209932463071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail184,003 miles (+1,471)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,003 miles
    Test number
    107958200574
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass182,532 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,532 miles
    Test number
    932409233111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail182,530 miles (+1,991)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    885032083706
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass180,539 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    180,539 miles
    Test number
    405357998956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail180,536 miles (+1,849)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,536 miles
    Test number
    838181989021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass178,687 miles (+1,778)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    178,687 miles
    Test number
    416295535109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass176,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    176,909 miles
    Test number
    268681344130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail176,907 miles (+2,047)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,907 miles
    Test number
    777711144168
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass174,860 miles (+1,927)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    174,860 miles
    Test number
    555871843127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass172,933 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    172,933 miles
    Test number
    877853542162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  21. Fail172,933 miles (+3,955)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,933 miles
    Test number
    417913142118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  22. Pass168,978 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    168,978 miles
    Test number
    149174241120
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Fail168,975 miles (+2,423)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,975 miles
    Test number
    296613141115
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  24. Pass166,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    166,552 miles
    Test number
    120119930114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail166,552 miles (+3,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,552 miles
    Test number
    261118130117
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass163,548 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    163,548 miles
    Test number
    690883339182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass160,316 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    160,316 miles
    Test number
    390705138103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass157,262 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    157,262 miles
    Test number
    221420637414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass154,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    763320136193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail154,403 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    832640336175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L103 JJO

Does L103 JJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L103 JJO expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L103 JJO?
The MOT on L103 JJO expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L103 JJO done?
L103 JJO was recorded at 188,502 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has L103 JJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 JJO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L103 JJO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L103 JJO find?
L103 JJO passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn..

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