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L118 WBD

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 WBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 145,715 miles

adv both rear brake hoses corroded on ends

adv fuel lines heavily corroded

adv handbrake travel high

adv offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split but no play at time of test

adv rear anti roll bar corroded

adv slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

strong adv movement in offside front top shock mount with wheels hanging but no play on floor

Pass 13 Nov 2006 139,017 miles

adv fuel lines corroded

adv offside front tyre worn low on edges

adv rear anti roll bar corroded

advc fuel tank corroded with slight staining on back of tank near breather pipe

strong adv play in offside top shock mount with wheels hanging

Fail 11 Nov 2006 138,971 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

grease round nearside front hub area

metal fuel lines badly corroded

offside front wishbonew rear bush detiorated and debonding

wiper stalk damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2006 136,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 123,738 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

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 WBD is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L118 WBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L118 WBD registered?

L118 WBD is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 July 1994.

Is L118 WBD safe to buy?

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