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M79 KAD

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 KAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 126,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,231 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,123 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,123 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 75,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 73,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,390 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,790 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,970 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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M79 KAD is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M79 KAD, 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 M79 KAD registered?

M79 KAD is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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