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M815 YTU

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,394 mi
Last recorded128,394 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 YTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 128,394 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 128,394 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 119,084 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 119,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 111,769 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 109,514 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 109,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 98,992 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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M815 YTU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M815 YTU, 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 M815 YTU registered?

M815 YTU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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