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M117 AKB

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 AKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 179,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2008 173,793 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

poss fuel leak from tank area, not leaking at time of test

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 30 Apr 2007 165,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 165,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 157,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 157,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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M117 AKB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M117 AKB, 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 M117 AKB registered?

M117 AKB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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