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F95 SMG

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,355 mi
Last recorded48,355 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF95 SMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,219 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,966 miles

o/s outter sill has rust spots

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,245 miles

rear tyres slight cracking.

slight oil leaks on engine.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres slight cracking.

slight oil leaks on engine.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 37,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,408 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,060 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off/side rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,060 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off/side rear seat belt slow to retract

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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F95 SMG is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 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 F95 SMG, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F95 SMG registered?

F95 SMG is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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