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N177 HFB

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 HFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 187,579 miles

Both headlight beam pattern poor

Both number plates deteriorating

Drivers seat loose in runners

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid on steering rack no leaks found

N/S/R sill has corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 174,993 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 174,993 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 156,045 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s door mirror

Pass 10 Nov 2008 156,045 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror

Pass 20 Nov 2007 135,416 miles

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

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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N177 HFB is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 N177 HFB, 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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N177 HFB is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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