Vauxhall Cavalier Gls (1994)
1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls
CarHunch is tracking 5,331 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1994 Cavalier GLS is essentially at end-of-life: only 10% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and virtually no petrol variants (0% pass rate across 5,316 vehicles tested) are making it through without defects. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the reliability picture is bleak across the board.
With an average mileage of 115,220 miles for a 30-year-old car, these vehicles have had a hard life, and the zero average failures recorded per vehicle actually reflects the fact that most aren't being tested anymore—they've likely been scrapped or abandoned. If you're considering one, treat it as a parts car or restoration project only, not a daily driver, and budget heavily for a full mechanical overhaul before it sees a road.
We have 5,331 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 5,316 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 87.3% | 0.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 55.6% | 4 |
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