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M144 ODA

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,659 mi
Last recorded180,659 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 ODA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 180,659 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 180,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 168,794 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 168,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 168,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front cross member is very rusty.

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 167,171 miles

Damage to offside headlight.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake back plates are starting to rust.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres are cracking up.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 166,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 166,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked.

n/s front wishbone,rear bush poor.

n/s rear spring top rusty.

o/s rear seat back insecure.

power steering pipes rusty.

rear brake flexy ends rusty.

rear section of exhaust rusty.

rusty edge on front brake discs and pads getting down.

surface rust on n/s rear brake pipe.

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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M144 ODA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M144 ODA, 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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M144 ODA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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