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M115 ORJ

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 ORJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 130,012 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 120,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fr discs - corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 106,282 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 106,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 93,402 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,460 miles

metal pipe on os front chassis rail corroded

ns rear tyre worn

os ns front and rear shockers slightly reduced damping effect

os ns front discs worn

os rear tyre nailed

Fail 25 Jun 2007 81,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal pipe on os front chassis leg corroded

ns rear tyre worn

os ns front and rear shockers slightly reduced damping effect

os ns front discs worn

os rear tyre nailed

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,224 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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M115 ORJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in White 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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

M115 ORJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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