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P167 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,971 mi
Last recorded167,971 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 167,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 164,619 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 164,617 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,240 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 146,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 142,100 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2015 142,099 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,525 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 132,524 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,962 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 121,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,920 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f lower arm rear bush begining to split

rear metal brake & fuel pipes begining to corrode

Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,920 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s/f lower arm rear bush begining to split

rear metal brake & fuel pipes begining to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,507 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 109,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,978 miles

front metal brake pipes begining to corrode

rear shockers becoming weak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,561 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

all shokers becoming weak

front brake pads low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 99,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

all shokers becoming weak

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,700 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f bottom arm lower rear bush starting to split

Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,700 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f bottom arm lower rear bush starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,903 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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P167 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P167 OBH, 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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P167 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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