MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
engine oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
engine oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
front brake discs heavily corroded
front tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges
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
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
engine oil leak
o/s/f lower arm rear bush begining to split
rear metal brake & fuel pipes begining to corrode
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
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front metal brake pipes begining to corrode
rear shockers becoming weak
all metal brake pipes begining to corrode
all shokers becoming weak
front brake pads low
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
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/f bottom arm lower rear bush starting to split
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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