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Q958HVF

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2005
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ958HVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2005 98,622 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 98,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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Q958HVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 Q958HVF, 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 Q958HVF registered?

Q958HVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is Q958HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q958HVF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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