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M823 PDP

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 PDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 170,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers sun visor,retaing clamp broken.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear brake drums showing ovality on rolling road brake test.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 170,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers sun visor,retaing clamp broken.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear brake drums showing ovality on rolling road brake test.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 164,151 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rearview mirror insecure.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rearmost crossmember excessively corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 164,151 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

nearside rearview mirror insecure.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rearmost crossmember excessively corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 159,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2009 159,241 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2009 159,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2008 151,119 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes greased

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 151,119 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes greased

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 146,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 146,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 140,661 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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M823 PDP is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 M823 PDP, 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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M823 PDP is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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