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M788 CGT

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 109,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 109,250 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,729 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,389 miles

c/l 469021

Fail 14 Aug 2006 78,368 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M788 CGT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M788 CGT registered?

M788 CGT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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