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L120 RML

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,339 mi
Last recorded234,339 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 RML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 234,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 227,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 227,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 215,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 200,785 miles

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 200,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 184,766 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Jun 2010 184,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

BATTERY LIGHT ON

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Sep 2006 182,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

warning lights on dash staying on

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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L120 RML is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L120 RML, 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 L120 RML registered?

L120 RML is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L120 RML safe to buy?

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