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N65 YOV

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,547 mi
Last recorded143,547 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 YOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 143,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 138,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 134,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 129,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 123,321 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 123,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 120,149 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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N65 YOV is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N65 YOV, 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 N65 YOV registered?

N65 YOV is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N65 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 YOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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