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P98 NNK

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,754 mi
Last recorded254,754 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 NNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 254,754 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all brakepipes surface rust

all coil springs coroded

battery insecure

both no.plates starting to fade

front discs wearing thin

headlamp aims on limits

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight judder at front brakes

smoking when cold

Fail 27 Aug 2009 254,754 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakepipes surface rust

all coil springs coroded

battery insecure

both no.plates starting to fade

front discs wearing thin

headlamp aims on limits

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight judder at front brakes

smoking when cold

Pass 23 Aug 2008 249,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 240,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 228,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 228,649 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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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P98 NNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 P98 NNK, 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 P98 NNK registered?

P98 NNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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