Vauxhall Cavalier Sri (1993)
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier Sri
CarHunch is tracking 2,199 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier Sri vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**1993 VAUXHALL CAVALIER SRI MOT Reality**
This 1993 Cavalier SRI is in serious trouble on the road: just 20% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning four in five examples fail. With a petrol engine showing a 0% pass rate and zero dangerous defects recorded across 2,199 vehicles tested, these cars are breaking down in predictable, fixable ways rather than catastrophically.
At an average mileage of 114,682 km, these Cavaliers have covered reasonable ground for their age, yet the zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggests the MOT data here is incomplete or the sample includes many cars that never made it to test. If you're seriously considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist—the MOT statistics alone won't tell you what you're really buying.
We have 2,199 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier Sri vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier Sri
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 Sri
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,192 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 81.9% | 0.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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