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L121 RYB

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 RYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,075 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front brake pads low.

front number plate cracked.

fuel lines corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody very dry/corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel lines corroded.

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front brake pads low.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody very dry/corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,872 miles

both front lower track control arm bushes split/ perished.

front number plate damaged.

handbrake travels high.

o/s/f brake discs surface corroded & brakr pads 2/3's worn.

underbody corroded.Fuel pipes corroded.

various stone chips windscreen & scratch at edge of wiper sweep.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower track control arm bushes split/ perished.

front number plate damaged.

handbrake travels high.

o/s/f brake discs surface corroded & brakr pads 2/3's worn.

underbody corroded.Fuel pipes corroded.

various stone chips windscreen & scratch at edge of wiper sweep.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,191 miles

air intake tube split but taped up.

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Rear brake limiting valves corroded.

front number plate cracked.

fuel pipes very rusty!

light accident damage to rear valance of vehicle.

light corrosion in rear chassis legs/floor & inner arches.

metal spare wheel fitted to n/s/f of vehicle.(Other wheels alloy)!

oil light flickers on ideal.

various light scratches & stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air intake tube split but taped up.

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Rear brake limiting valves corroded.

front number plate cracked.

fuel pipes very rusty!

light accident damage to rear valance of vehicle.

light corrosion in rear chassis legs/floor & inner arches.

metal spare wheel fitted to n/s/f of vehicle.(Other wheels alloy)!

oil light flickers on ideal.

various light scratches & stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,915 miles

all metal brake pipes + fuel lines have light corrosion

both front brake discs corroded on insides but opperate correctly.

front registration plate cracked but still visible.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 90,850 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

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

all metal brake pipes + fuel lines have light corrosion

both front brake discs corroded on insides but opperate correctly.

engine runs lumpy.

front registration plate cracked but still visible.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,368 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 19/04/2007.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 89,303 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air intake pipe taped up.

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front bumper scuffed.

front number plate marked.

fuel pipes corroded.

mark in windscreen at top of wiper sweep.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.Legal liomit.1.6mm

underbody of vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,945 miles

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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L121 RYB is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L121 RYB, 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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L121 RYB is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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