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A696 SOW

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,078 mi
Last recorded149,078 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 SOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 149,078 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion in places

Advise condition of rear number plate

Advise corrosion on sills

Advise genral underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2007 143,792 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 143,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 138,163 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 138,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 130,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 130,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 129,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A696 SOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A696 SOW, 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 A696 SOW registered?

A696 SOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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