Vauxhall Cavalier L (1991)
1991 Vauxhall Cavalier L
CarHunch is tracking 35,584 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier L vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier L simply cannot be legally driven on UK roads anymore—the 0% first-time pass rate across 35,584 vehicles means every single one tested has failed its MOT, far below the 80% UK average. None of these cars have recorded dangerous defects in the data, but the complete absence of passes indicates these vehicles are now too old and worn to meet modern emissions and safety standards.
With an average mileage of 153,864 miles, these Cavaliers are typical of their age, yet the zero-pass pattern reflects the cumulative wear and degradation that 30+ year old petrol engines simply cannot overcome. If you're considering one of these cars, it's not a viable purchase for road use—focus your search on vehicles from the late 1990s onwards where MOT-legal examples still exist in meaningful numbers.
We have 35,584 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier L vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier L
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.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Cavalier L
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 35,526 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 53 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 91.7% | 0.5 |
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