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N47 TJU

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 TJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn almost to excess

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,765 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 92,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,708 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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N47 TJU is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N47 TJU, 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 N47 TJU registered?

N47 TJU is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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