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M129 VSF

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,475 mi
Last recorded80,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 VSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,475 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 80,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,446 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 58,422 miles

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

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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M129 VSF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M129 VSF, 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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M129 VSF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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