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M148 YTR

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,824 mi
Last recorded178,824 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 YTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 178,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 175,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 172,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 172,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2009 165,306 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 165,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 161,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 157,071 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 157,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 154,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 154,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YTR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M148 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

M148 YTR is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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