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N704 TNH

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 TNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 123,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

osf tyre wearing on sholders

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osf tyre wearing on sholders

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 115,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 108,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 Feb 2006 97,853 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 97,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N704 TNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N704 TNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N704 TNH?

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What year was N704 TNH registered?

N704 TNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N704 TNH safe to buy?

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