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M109 PUY

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,207 mi
Last recorded163,207 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 163,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front side lights dim

Fail 7 Nov 2012 163,124 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front side lights dim

Pass 10 Nov 2011 158,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 158,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside+offside rear boot pockets

nearside front track rod end misaligned

nearside rear tyre presure low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 151,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 150,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion forming to offside and nearside rear chassis rails above rear coil springs.

cut in tread of nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 144,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 144,598 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 138,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 138,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 133,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 126,418 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M109 PUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 112,902 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 M109 PUY, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M109 PUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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