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N184 VRC

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 VRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 167,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear boot floor area has corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear boot floor area has corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 167,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe leaking at sender unit (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear boot floor area has corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear boot floor area has corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 162,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 162,507 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 156,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 149,413 miles

boot floor corroded,n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 20 Nov 2014 149,408 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded,n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 125,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 118,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 109,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 100,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,902 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 82,775 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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N184 VRC is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N184 VRC, 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 N184 VRC registered?

N184 VRC is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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