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M142 OAB

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 95,830 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 95,828 miles

Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 89,686 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 89,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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M142 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M142 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 M142 OAB registered?

M142 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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