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L266 VFL

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 VFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,301 miles

both front driveshaft inner and outer joints worn close to limit

Fail 7 Oct 2008 143,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front driveshaft inner and outer joints worn close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 137,813 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 137,813 miles

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 129,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 120,461 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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L266 VFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L266 VFL, 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 L266 VFL registered?

L266 VFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is L266 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L266 VFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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