1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7L Diesel · M271 CLU
1995 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 233,222 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1686cc
M271 CLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 233,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M271 CLU Mileage History
- 14/08/2023232,940 mi
- 10/10/2023232,971 mi+31 mi
- 10/10/2023232,980 mi+9 mi
- 02/10/2024233,139 mi+159 mi
- 08/10/2025233,222 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M271 CLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier (M271 CLU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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