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M145 BOW

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to noise from engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle beam mounting area (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,257 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,596 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 102,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery loose

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,878 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,688 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

inner arches/ sills/ chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,479 miles

all four tyres old and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/f c.v boot inner clip leaking

number plate lamp bulb dim

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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M145 BOW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M145 BOW, 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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M145 BOW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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