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M143 YWL

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,147 mi
Last recorded166,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 166,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 164,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 163,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 160,242 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 153,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 143,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 138,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 135,416 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 135,416 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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M143 YWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M143 YWL, 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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M143 YWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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