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N294 XOJ

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,028 mi
Last recorded64,028 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 64,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,029 miles

front bumper is damaged

fuel pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 59,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 58,045 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 55,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 50,131 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 46,832 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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N294 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N294 XOJ, 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 N294 XOJ registered?

N294 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N294 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 XOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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