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M117 BOW

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,237 mi
Last recorded126,237 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,237 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,197 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,859 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,519 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,814 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

N/S and O/S front discs slightly rusty

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 66,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,892 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 62,315 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 62,315 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 BOW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M117 BOW, 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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M117 BOW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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