Vauxhall Cavalier Gsi 16v (1992)
1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Gsi 16v
CarHunch is tracking 734 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Gsi 16v vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier GSI 16V
This 1992 Cavalier GSI 16V is a deeply unreliable proposition, with just a 40% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning four in ten examples fail on their test attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 734 vehicles analysed, but the core issue is simple: these 32-year-old cars are fundamentally worn out and failing basic checks at twice the national rate.
At an average mileage of 85,276, these Cavaliers show typical use for their age, yet they're racking up failures rather than just advisory notes (0.01 failures per vehicle with zero advisories suggests most either pass cleanly or fail outright). If you're considering one, treat it as a project or parts car rather than everyday transport—budget for immediate and ongoing repairs, and have any purchase inspected by a mechanic before handing over money.
We have 734 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Gsi 16v vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Gsi 16v
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 (99%) | 729 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 5 | 60% | 0.8 |
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