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M123 BCV

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

217,163 mi
Last recorded217,163 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 217,163 miles

as per original test

Fail 4 Oct 2006 217,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

as per original test

Fail 18 Sep 2006 216,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener fractured (2.5.C.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake vacuum pipe worn

floor pan damaged both sides

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn both sides

os front wing damaged

os wiper blade bent

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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M123 BCV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M123 BCV, 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 M123 BCV registered?

M123 BCV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M123 BCV safe to buy?

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