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N547 CAK

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 CAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 129,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 128,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 128,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,395 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 127,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb holder broken (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,216 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 126,216 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,078 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 123,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,605 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 76,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,961 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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N547 CAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N547 CAK, 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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N547 CAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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