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C4 VVG

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 102,162 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 102,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 99,000 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,397 miles

REAR EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,213 miles

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

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

both front tyres on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 66,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

front ns tyre directional fitted wrong.

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 VVG is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C4 VVG, 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 C4 VVG registered?

C4 VVG is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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