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M136 XWU

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,024 mi
Last recorded172,024 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 XWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 172,024 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 172,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 159,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 159,940 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 143,493 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side front anti roll bar link rod boot split

excessive oil leak on engine

front fog light lense broken

fuel pipes heavyly rusted

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 XWU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

M136 XWU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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