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M139 OAB

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 142,064 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 142,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 136,831 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 136,831 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 126,239 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 126,239 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 117,867 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2008 117,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2007 108,827 miles

advisories as full test

Fail 15 Aug 2007 108,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt deteriorated

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

offside front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated but no excess movement

Pass 2 Nov 2005 100,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M139 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M139 OAB, 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 M139 OAB registered?

M139 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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