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K90 CAV

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 118,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,962 miles

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,237 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,240 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge & close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Lower oil leak under side of car

Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge & close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Lower oil leak under side of car

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,184 miles

nearside front top strut mount seized

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,610 miles

Advise offside outer sill, offside inner wing/inner wheel arch corroded, but not yet holed.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,608 miles

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

Advise has cambelt been changed ?

Advise offside outer sill, offside inner wing/inner wheel arch corroded, but not yet holed.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,950 miles

Advise rear brake operation, slight inbalance.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Advise rear brake operation, slight inbalance.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes (adjacent to hoses) slightly corroded

small stone chip on offside headlamp lens

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all dampers getting weak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 96,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all dampers getting weak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K90 CAV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K90 CAV, 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 K90 CAV registered?

K90 CAV is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is K90 CAV safe to buy?

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