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M1 HWL

2016 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,695 mi
Last recorded43,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 HWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 103,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 24,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 20,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 100,316 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 100,316 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,258 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,767 miles

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

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

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

slight travel hand brake lever

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on constantly.

brake pad wear warning light on constantly

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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M1 HWL is a 2016 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M1 HWL, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M1 HWL is a 2016 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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