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N423 GNM

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 GNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,368 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 71,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,159 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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N423 GNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,764 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 N423 GNM, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N423 GNM registered?

N423 GNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N423 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 GNM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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