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M786 XWY

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 XWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 122,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

boot shockers weak

both coil springs corroded

both front shockers corroded

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

inner arches coverd unable to check propley

offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check under bonit coponants propley

passsnger sunvisr has slight oveent

rear exhaust box secured by wire

sills coverd unable to check propley

wipers smearing

Fail 1 May 2010 122,502 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

boot shockers weak

both coil springs corroded

both front shockers corroded

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

inner arches coverd unable to check propley

offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check under bonit coponants propley

passsnger sunvisr has slight oveent

rear exhaust box secured by wire

sills coverd unable to check propley

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,729 miles

offside boot floor corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 114,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside boot floor corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,666 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 110,653 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 104,742 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,433 miles

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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M786 XWY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M786 XWY, 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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M786 XWY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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