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C4 VMY

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 128,170 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear shock absorber bodys heavily corroded

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

engine has oil leaks

fuel pipe corroded

general underside of vehicle in a poor condition to various parts

offside and nearside inner wings corroded not holed

offside and nearside outer sills corroded not holed

offside front inner wing corroded not holed

oil filter corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper wheel boxes worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside nearside front suspension arms corroded

rear axle beam corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper wheel boxes worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside nearside front suspension arms corroded

rear axle beam corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leaks

engine sump corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle beam corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Fail 13 Apr 2015 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight distorsion in tread

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 3 Apr 2014 116,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight distorsion in tread

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have cracks in walls

exhaust front pipe flange corroded

offside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Fail 12 Feb 2013 113,828 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have cracks in walls

exhaust front pipe flange corroded

offside front to rear metel brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

nearside front tyre has slight cracks and buldge in outter wall

offside front inner wing lower half slight corrosion

rear crossmember heavely corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Feb 2012 112,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

nearside front tyre has slight cracks and buldge in outter wall

offside front inner wing lower half slight corrosion

rear crossmember heavely corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front inner wing slight corrosion on lower half

rear crossmember corroded

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front inner wing slight corrosion on lower half

rear crossmember corroded

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Feb 2010 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2010 110,106 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2009 108,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear flexi hose ferrull

slight cracks in both front suspension arm rear bushes

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 18 Feb 2009 108,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear flexi hose ferrull

slight cracks in both front suspension arm rear bushes

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front flexi hose ferrule corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front flexi hose ferrule corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 105,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear flexi hose ferrules slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2007 105,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear flexi hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2006 104,036 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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C4 VMY is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 C4 VMY, 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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C4 VMY is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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