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D462 GAV

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,646 mi
Last recorded173,646 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 GAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 173,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 165,876 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 159,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 154,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 153,130 miles

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

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

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

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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D462 GAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D462 GAV, 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 D462 GAV registered?

D462 GAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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