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L433 RWC

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,198 mi
Last recorded139,198 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 RWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 139,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 126,489 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 126,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,231 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 119,227 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to front number plate.

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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L433 RWC is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L433 RWC, 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 L433 RWC registered?

L433 RWC is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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