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P86 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 114,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 114,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2008 113,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 111,522 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and nailed

Pass 5 May 2006 108,422 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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P86 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P86 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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What year was P86 OBH registered?

P86 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P86 OBH safe to buy?

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