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P714 TAD

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 TAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,204 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

both rear brake pads getting low

nearside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

strong advise handbrake travel long

Pass 12 Jul 2005 82,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 82,911 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heatshield loose

slightly blow rear exhaust jiont

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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P714 TAD is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P714 TAD, 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 P714 TAD registered?

P714 TAD is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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