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M134 TEF

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,516 mi
Last recorded150,516 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 TEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 150,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 150,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 146,688 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 146,685 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 137,498 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 137,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,103 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 124,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 109,425 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 109,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 95,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 87,998 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 78,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 78,767 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front shockers soft

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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M134 TEF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M134 TEF, 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 M134 TEF registered?

M134 TEF is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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