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M824 XVT

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,260 mi
Last recorded174,260 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM824 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 174,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 174,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 165,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 165,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 155,940 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 155,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 145,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 145,057 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 141,711 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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M824 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M824 XVT, 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 M824 XVT registered?

M824 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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