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A15 PLA

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 112,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 112,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,465 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 107,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 104,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,379 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A15 PLA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 112,902 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 A15 PLA, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 PLA registered?

A15 PLA is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is A15 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PLA shows 6 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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