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H16 CRL

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Purple Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 CRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 149,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 149,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 149,399 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 149,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached to strut housing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 131,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 149,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2012 147,750 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 147,750 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,539 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 145,539 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 142,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 141,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 140,951 miles

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

handbrake travel not excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2006 135,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 134,051 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 134,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H16 CRL is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Purple with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H16 CRL, 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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What year was H16 CRL registered?

H16 CRL is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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