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C9 VSR

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 VSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 70,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,422 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced rust to underside rear brake pipes

rust to vehicle underside

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advanced rust to underside rear brake pipes

rust to vehicle underside

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advanced rust to vehicle underside and all suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,315 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advanced rust to vehicle underside and all suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,135 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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C9 VSR is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C9 VSR, 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 C9 VSR registered?

C9 VSR is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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