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M129 XSC

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,281 mi
Last recorded152,281 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 XSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 152,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 149,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 149,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 146,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,231 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded ;

nearside headlamp chipped ;

slight damp power steering rack ;

Pass 2 Jun 2010 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre badly perished but canvass not exposed at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 135,258 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 135,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 130,998 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,375 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 126,366 miles

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

both handbrake cables badly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 120,020 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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M129 XSC is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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