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L102 LNM

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,934 mi
Last recorded140,934 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 LNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 140,934 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light present on dash (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage n/s mirror

fuel lines corroded

oil light flickering

Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

some corrision to underside

Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 135,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 135,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 132,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 130,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

this vehicle has been exstensively welded at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2009 127,977 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,947 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 125,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 122,812 miles

corrosion starting at;both rear chassis,rear brake hose ends,fuel pipes,o/s/f inner wing.damp at p/steering rack and pump.chip to screen.front suspension bouncy.front disc pads low.imbalance on rear brakes.fuel pipes perishing and n/s/f lower arm rea

Fail 22 Oct 2007 122,812 miles

Offside Outer Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion starting at;both rear chassis,rear brake hose ends,fuel pipes,o/s/f inner wing.damp at p/steering rack and pump.chip to screen.front suspension bouncy.front disc pads low.imbalance on rear brakes.fuel pipes perishing and n/s/f lower arm rea

Pass 16 Oct 2006 119,165 miles

corrosion starting at;o/s/f inner wing,both rear spring top mountings,both rear brake hose ends.n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges and close to limits.front to rear fuel pipes corr.chip to screen.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 115,831 miles

chip to screen,damp at power steering pipe and rack,rear brake hose ends corroding,o/s c.v boot perishing and n/sloose,front disc pads getting low.

Fail 20 Oct 2005 115,831 miles

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

chip to screen,damp at power steering pipe and rack,rear brake hose ends corroding,o/s c.v boot perishing and n/s and n/s loose,front disc pads getting low.

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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L102 LNM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L102 LNM, 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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L102 LNM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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