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J14 COD

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,610 mi
Last recorded164,610 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 COD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 164,610 miles

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

damage to (zone b) of front screen, require repair

Fail 16 Oct 2007 164,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to (zone b) of front screen, require repair

Pass 26 Oct 2006 157,616 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 157,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 151,241 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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J14 COD is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J14 COD, 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 J14 COD registered?

J14 COD is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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