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M118 YTR

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 YTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,322 miles

Nearside Front SIDE REPERTER SHARP

Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front SIDE REPERTER SHARP

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 125,108 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 111,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre very close to limit and worn very thin inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,768 miles

nearside front tyre very close to limit and worn very thin inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 86,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,129 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M118 YTR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M118 YTR, 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 M118 YTR registered?

M118 YTR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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