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C6 VYY

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 VYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 112,506 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 112,506 miles

Emissions not tested no readings at tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 111,967 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,715 miles

both rear spring mounts corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,359 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 99,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside outter sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,166 miles

offside outter sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 94,288 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 68,289 miles

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

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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C6 VYY is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C6 VYY, 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 C6 VYY registered?

C6 VYY is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C6 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 VYY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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