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M822 MUU

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 MUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 117,172 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front [abs] rings corroeding

both outer sills rusting

brake pipe to offside front flexy starting to rust

fuel pipes corroeded

minor leak on exhaust back box joint

offside front bottom arm rear bush starting to detach

Pass 17 Mar 2007 110,650 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 110,650 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,003 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 105,003 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M822 MUU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M822 MUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M822 MUU registered?

M822 MUU is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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