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MIL 7949

1999 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

155,144 mi
Last recorded155,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier102,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7949
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 155,144 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis rails

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fuel lines corroded

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 155,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2006 155,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 145,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 145,046 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f suspenion possibly bent advs further investigation

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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MIL 7949 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 102,899 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 MIL 7949, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MIL 7949 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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