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N304 RFP

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 RFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 95,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 95,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,637 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,131 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 83,131 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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N304 RFP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N304 RFP, 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 N304 RFP registered?

N304 RFP is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N304 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N304 RFP shows 5 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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