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N209 PDF

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,551 mi
Last recorded145,551 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 PDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 145,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 145,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 141,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 131,432 miles

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

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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N209 PDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N209 PDF, 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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N209 PDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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