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M109 VSF

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 VSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,298 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

GENERAL BLISTERING OF STEEL BRAKE PIPES

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD BLOCKS

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 97,295 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)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BATTERY INSECURE

COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE

GENERAL BLISTERING OF STEEL BRAKE PIPES

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD BLOCKS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,406 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO BLISTER WITH CORROSION

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LOW

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,404 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO BLISTER WITH CORROSION

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LOW

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,977 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,245 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 86,245 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VSF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSF, 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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What year was M109 VSF registered?

M109 VSF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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