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M125 SDA

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,252 mi
Last recorded199,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 SDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 199,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 199,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 195,376 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 195,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 192,516 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 192,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 189,885 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2011 189,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2010 187,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

scratch on front screen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 187,777 miles

rear wiper split

scratch on front screen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 184,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 184,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 180,657 miles

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

n/s doormirror cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 176,039 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 176,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside mirror broken

Pass 26 Jul 2006 170,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 170,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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M125 SDA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M125 SDA, 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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M125 SDA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 June 1995.

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