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M812 UYB

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 120,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 18 Mar 2014 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 111,854 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 103,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 100,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 90,873 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 UYB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M812 UYB, 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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M812 UYB is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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