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A16 YBS

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,367 mi
Last recorded124,367 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,646 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 121,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 104,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 101,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 99,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,689 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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A16 YBS is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 YBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 YBS registered?

A16 YBS is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is A16 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 YBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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