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N171 XVO

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,423 mi
Last recorded154,423 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 XVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2006 154,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 145,513 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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N171 XVO is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N171 XVO, 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 N171 XVO registered?

N171 XVO is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N171 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 XVO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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