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M788 VFA

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,738 mi
Last recorded182,738 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 182,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 172,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 162,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 159,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 154,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 154,407 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VFA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFA, 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 M788 VFA registered?

M788 VFA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M788 VFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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