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C4 VMW

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 93,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,292 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 91,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,168 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,768 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,813 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,907 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,470 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 67,624 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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C4 VMW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C4 VMW, 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.

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C4 VMW is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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