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M115 DLR

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 DLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 145,831 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 141,410 miles

o/s/r brake slight binding . n/s/f indicator lens missing . engine missfire

Fail 11 Oct 2010 141,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r brake slight binding . n/s/f indicator lens missing . engine missfire

Pass 29 Oct 2009 137,071 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing , n/s/f tyre wear on edges . rear panel surface rust (tombar fixing area)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2009 137,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing , n/s/f tyre wear on edges . rear panel surface rust (tombar fixing area)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 129,877 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing . oil light flashes on at idle

Fail 6 Nov 2008 129,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing . oil light flashes on at idle

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,205 miles

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)

fog light n/s/f not working . n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2007 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

fog light n/s/f not working . n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 108,742 miles

as reported 20/11/2006

Fail 20 Nov 2006 108,742 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f lens cover missing , centre exhaust small leak (has been sealed ) noise engine (bearing)

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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M115 DLR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M115 DLR, 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 M115 DLR registered?

M115 DLR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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