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L480 HNB

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,459 mi
Last recorded119,459 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 HNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 119,459 miles

Both front tyre treads are on 2mm & badly worn on edges

N/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs are both corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 119,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front tyre treads are on 2mm & badly worn on edges

N/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs are both corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 114,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 110,334 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2006 110,334 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L480 HNB is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc 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 L480 HNB, 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 L480 HNB registered?

L480 HNB is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L480 HNB safe to buy?

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