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Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L65 HGSMOT history

L65 HGS is a grey petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 16 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,434 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 HGS was last recorded at 95,434 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2008: 71,904 miles, lower than 107,165 miles on 17 Jul 2007.
  • 27 Jun 2020: 94,646 miles, lower than 160,620 miles on 4 Jul 2012.

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
95,392 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,434 miles
  • 2024 – 95,392 miles
  • 2023 – 95,247 miles
  • 2022 – 95,108 miles
  • 2021 – 95,035 miles
  • 2020 – 94,646 miles
  • 2012 – 160,620 miles
  • 2011 – 160,263 miles
  • 2010 – 159,534 miles
  • 2009 – 158,521 miles
  • 2008 – 71,904 miles
  • 2007 – 107,165 miles
  • 2006 – 101,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,434 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    232971711515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,392 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    546508172631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    101651501611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,247 miles (+139)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    766655937642
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass95,108 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    302048472008
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,035 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    794314444174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,027 miles (+381)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    767656910379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,646 miles (-65,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    211329578701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,620 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    160,620 miles
    Test number
    827326782191
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious under body corrosion

  10. Fail160,616 miles (+353)1 dangerous9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,616 miles
    Test number
    139090182131
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious under body corrosion

  11. Pass160,263 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    160,263 miles
    Test number
    247879501238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteVarious underbody corrosion

  12. Fail160,263 miles (+729)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,263 miles
    Test number
    196879101224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureFront Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteVarious underbody corrosion

  13. Pass159,534 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    353039970124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteLong hand brake travel
    • NoteVarious under body surface corrosion

  14. Fail159,533 miles (+1,012)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,533 miles
    Test number
    221659970179
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteLong hand brake travel
    • NoteVarious under body surface corrosion

  15. Pass158,521 miles (+20)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    158,521 miles
    Test number
    134771819203
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBulkhead flexing when shakeing the steering
    • NoteWindows tinted

  16. Fail158,501 miles (+86,597)13 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    332126599109
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBulkhead flexing when shakeing the steering
    • NoteVarious under body surface corrosion
    • NoteWindows tinted

  17. Pass71,904 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    211963718264
    • Note4x4 light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteExhust rattles

  18. Fail71,904 miles (-35,261)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    380684408496
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • Note4x4 light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteExhust rattles

  19. Pass107,165 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    243128197124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    882641896174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail101,180 miles (+13)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    363720366138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail101,167 miles1 dangerous13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    420440236184
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L65 HGS

Does L65 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 HGS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 HGS?
The MOT on L65 HGS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 HGS done?
L65 HGS was recorded at 95,434 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
Has L65 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 HGS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L65 HGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L65 HGS find?
L65 HGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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