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M149 XMJ

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 XMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 131,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 131,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M149 XMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M149 XMJ, 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 M149 XMJ registered?

M149 XMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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