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M956 VTM

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 VTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 111,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear lap belt buckle is missing

Fail 17 May 2007 111,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre rear lap belt buckle is missing

Pass 26 May 2006 105,959 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2006 105,959 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2005 99,804 miles

rear lap belt buckle missing

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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M956 VTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,019 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 M956 VTM, 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 55 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 M956 VTM registered?

M956 VTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M956 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 VTM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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