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M151 YEM

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,865 mi
Last recorded176,865 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 YEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 176,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f fog light inop

rear wiper blade torn

slight imbalance on rear brakes rise and fall

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 28 Sep 2009 167,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 159,106 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on outer edge and perishing

rear wiper blade torn

surface corrosion on under side of car

Fail 23 Sep 2008 159,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on outer edge and perishing

rear wiper blade torn

surface corrosion on under side of car

Pass 26 Sep 2007 149,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 149,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 141,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

rear engine mounting starting to split

Fail 25 Sep 2006 141,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes beginning to perish

stone chip in windscreen (zone "B")

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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M151 YEM is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M151 YEM, 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 M151 YEM registered?

M151 YEM is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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