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M79 PWP

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,838 mi
Last recorded177,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 PWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 177,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 177,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 116,237 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both dipped headlamps aim jusy in lower limits.

both front brake discs slight corrosion and scored on insides.

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

lowered coil springs fitted all round

previous repair to n/s floor area done from inside so full inspection not possible x 2.

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber insert.

traction control light coming on occasionally

wiper washer control arm damaged but still working..replacement advised asap

Fail 3 Jul 2010 116,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both dipped headlamps aim jusy in lower limits.

both front brake discs slight corrosion and scored on insides.

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

lowered coil springs fitted all round

previous repair to n/s floor area done from inside so full inspection not possible x 2.

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber insert.

traction control light coming on occasionally

wiper washer control arm damaged but still working..replacement advised asap

Pass 25 Jul 2009 159,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 159,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 155,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 153,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 143,248 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 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWP, 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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M79 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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