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L114 VDM

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2008 134,986 miles

Battery loose - tightened during test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust - moved during test. No fraying evident

Hazard switch stiff - but functions OK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear lense repaired with repair tape but no white light showing

Unable to identify engine code from list of manufacturers during extended BET test. Modified engine fitted to vehicle from very early car.

Pass 19 Oct 2008 134,986 miles

Battery loose - tightened during test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust - moved during test. No fraying evident

Hazard switch stiff - but functions OK

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

Rear lense repaired with repair tape but no white light showing

Unable to identify engine code from list of manufacturers during extended BET test. Modified engine fitted to vehicle from very early car.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 134,900 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 131,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 124,017 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 123,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 123 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L114 VDM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L114 VDM, 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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L114 VDM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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