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M152 CGT

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,906 mi
Last recorded159,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 159,906 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

rear bumper loose (tied on)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 159,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brake reduced effort

rear bumper loose (tied on)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,484 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 139,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 117,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 107,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both number plates are in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 102,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 102,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,604 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 97,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower effort recorded on offside park brake

nearside rear shock soft

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 84,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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M152 CGT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M152 CGT, 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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M152 CGT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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