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N82 EWB

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,963 mi
Last recorded171,963 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 EWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 171,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 164,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 159,133 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 159,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 134,970 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 125,807 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked but characters still clearly visible

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 1 Jun 2009 125,717 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked but characters still clearly visible

nearside front position lamp slightly dim

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 7 Jun 2008 116,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 104,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 98,895 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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N82 EWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N82 EWB, 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 N82 EWB registered?

N82 EWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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