What year Vauxhall Cavalier CDI is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier CDI has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 2,574 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Vauxhall Cavalier CDI MOT failures?

The most common Vauxhall Cavalier CDI MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Vauxhall Cavalier CDI — Reliability by Year

19,770 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1992 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Vauxhall Cavalier CDI was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1992

100.0% pass rate · 2,574 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1990

100.0% pass rate · 4,239 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1992	100.0%	99,499 mi	2,574
1991	—	—	3,886
1990	100.0%	79,759 mi	4,239
1989	—	—	8,201
1988	—	—	870

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