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M148 YHJ

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 YHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,739 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,411 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,580 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,129 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 63,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,396 miles

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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M148 YHJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M148 YHJ, 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 M148 YHJ registered?

M148 YHJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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