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M142 STM

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,374 mi
Last recorded113,374 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc's slighlty worn,lipped.

Front wishbones rear bushes cracking.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Top strut mount's slightly stiff in operation.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 113,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc's slighlty worn,lipped.

Front wishbones rear bushes cracking.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Top strut mount's slightly stiff in operation.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STM, 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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M142 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M142 STM safe to buy?

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