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N966 WDP

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,838 mi
Last recorded133,838 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 133,838 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

borderline corrosion/deterioration in exhaust down pipe to centre exhaust mounting flange and down pipe mounting bracket

corrosion in both rear chassis rails around rear coil spring top mounting area

front and rear tyres are of a different size

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

oil level low

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 19 Nov 2008 133,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

borderline corrosion/deterioration in exhaust down pipe to centre exhaust mounting flange and down pipe mounting bracket

corrosion in both rear chassis rails around rear coil spring top mounting area

front and rear tyres are of a dirrerant size

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

oil level low

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 23 Nov 2007 125,043 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion in vehicle generally

slight corrosion in offside rear brake limiting valve

Fail 21 Nov 2007 125,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion in offside rear brake limiting valve

slight corrosion in vehicle generally,evidence of vehicle been "left" for a period of time

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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N966 WDP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N966 WDP, 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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N966 WDP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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