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L131 ETT

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,090 mi
Last recorded173,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 ETT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 173,090 miles

both o/s and n/s sills weak

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

o/s/f screen cracked

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 173,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both o/s and n/s sills weak

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

o/s/f screen cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 156,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 156,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in o/s/f screen at bottom

diesel leak at tank

hand brake travel high

o/s/f brake pipe corroed

service brake on o/s/r low effort

Pass 16 Mar 2006 145,776 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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L131 ETT is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 L131 ETT, 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 L131 ETT registered?

L131 ETT is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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