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P926 YFX

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 YFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 111,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 109,795 miles

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

Central fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has a slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 100,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 98,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 97,609 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 97,609 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 92,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 92,643 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 85,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 81,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 78,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 102,735 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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P926 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P926 YFX, 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 P926 YFX registered?

P926 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P926 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P926 YFX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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