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L125 MTM

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,199 mi
Last recorded48,199 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 MTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 48,199 miles

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box crack and leaking

Fail 24 May 2010 48,199 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box crack and leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,333 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 May 2008 41,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 41,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2007 38,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 38,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2006 36,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2006 36,890 miles

spare tyre defective

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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L125 MTM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L125 MTM, 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 L125 MTM registered?

L125 MTM is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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