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N276 JBV

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 JBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,698 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 60,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 55,782 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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N276 JBV is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N276 JBV, 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 N276 JBV registered?

N276 JBV is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N276 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N276 JBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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