Vauxhall Cavalier
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,474 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
2,474
Best Year
1990 (85%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Vauxhall Cavalier by Year
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About the Vauxhall Cavalier
The Vauxhall Cavalier has been tested 2,474 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (1990 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 129 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 74%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older VAUXHALL CAVALIERs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 108,560 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 118,296 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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