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M126 FGJ

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 FGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 127,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, and baffles loose inside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 127,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30 cm of suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose internal baffle loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

under floor fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside top coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside top coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

under floor fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding on both hoses

Steel fuel lines are corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding on both hoses

Steel fuel lines are corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Oil leak ()

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,253 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,052 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 76,714 miles

parking brake leverage

steering rack area damp

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,443 miles

slight blow at a exhaust joint

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,012 miles

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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M126 FGJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M126 FGJ, 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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M126 FGJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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