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N899 CWP

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 CWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 145,263 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 145,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 142,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 138,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 134,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 130,894 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 130,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear anti/roll outer bushes spliting

both rear top shock mounting rubbers spliting

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s and n/s front top suspension leg rubber bushes wearing

rear brake hose ferules on hoses corroding

washer fluid low

wiring loom rubing on brake master pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2007 127,282 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2006 125,002 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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N899 CWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N899 CWP, 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 N899 CWP registered?

N899 CWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N899 CWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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