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L118 PNW

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 PNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 147,302 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edgers

Fail 15 Jan 2010 147,302 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edgers

Pass 18 Dec 2008 135,181 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges....small blow on front exhaust joint.....non standard rear silencer fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2008 135,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn low on inner edges....small blow on front exhaust joint.....non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 124,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 120,141 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nail in nearside front tyre

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

POWERSTEERING RACK DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,175 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)

report chip in windscreen

report dent in o/s/f wing

report handbrake travel high

report oil leak on engine

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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L118 PNW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L118 PNW, 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 L118 PNW registered?

L118 PNW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L118 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 PNW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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