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M812 BWV

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 BWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 130,130 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Recommend handbrake be adjusted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,571 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Recommend handbrake be adjusted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 125,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 125,458 miles

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

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

oil leaking from oil filter

Pass 30 Jul 2009 123,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 123,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 119,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 119,755 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 115,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 115,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 11,002 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M812 BWV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M812 BWV, 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 M812 BWV registered?

M812 BWV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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