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M116 XMJ

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 XMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front floor/sill area starting to corrode

o/s front lower ball joint locking nut device just touching lock

rear cross memember damage and floor area corroded

steel rim fitted to n/s rear

Fail 27 Dec 2012 167,011 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front floor/sill area starting to corrode

o/s front lower ball joint locking nut device just touching lock

rear cross memember damage and floor area corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 142,318 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear cross member damaged (behind bumper)

steel rim fitted to n/s rear (all others alloy)

tank damage but no visable fuel leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2011 142,318 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear cross member damaged (behind bumper)

steel rim fitted to n/s rear (all others alloy)

tank damage but no visable fuel leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2010 112,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,126 miles

Evidence of fuel leak from tank....not leaking at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,038 miles

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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M116 XMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M116 XMJ, 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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M116 XMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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