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M120 VMG

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

309,366 mi
Last recorded309,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 VMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 309,366 miles

PLAY IN NS TRACK ROD END

front to osr brake pipe corroded

ns side repeater lens missing

nsf window fault

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

os lower arm rear bush split/worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 209,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

PLAY IN NS TRACK ROD END

front to osr brake pipe corroded

ns side repeater lens missing

nsf window fault

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

os lower arm rear bush split/worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 206,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 17 Jun 2011 206,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 187,130 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 187,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 176,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 176,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front number plate seperating

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

Rear Exhaust mount perished

Pass 7 May 2008 163,570 miles

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 May 2008 163,570 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2007 157,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 157,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 147,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 147,386 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M120 VMG is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M120 VMG, 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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M120 VMG is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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