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M136 XWT

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 XWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 70,321 miles

DEEP SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SUN VISOR LOOSE

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PUNTURE REPAIRED

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENTION WEAK

OIL LEAK

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

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

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END

Fail 7 May 2010 70,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

DEEP SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SUN VISOR LOOSE

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PUNTURE REPAIRED

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENTION WEAK

OIL LEAK

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

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

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END

Fail 15 Apr 2010 70,263 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f wing damage

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 58,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2007 55,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 51,759 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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M136 XWT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M136 XWT, 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 M136 XWT registered?

M136 XWT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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