1994 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8L Petrol · M740 SWE
1994 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 35,410 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jan 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M740 SWE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2015
- 35,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M740 SWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier (M740 SWE) between July 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
M740 SWE Mileage History
- 27/07/200628,680 mi
- 30/07/200730,185 mi+1,505 mi
- 30/07/200730,185 mi
- 24/07/200831,587 mi+1,402 mi
- 24/07/200831,587 mi
- 22/07/200932,518 mi+931 mi
- 23/07/201033,631 mi+1,113 mi
- 25/07/201134,180 mi+549 mi
- 24/07/201234,597 mi+417 mi
- 26/07/201234,597 mi
- 25/07/201334,753 mi+156 mi
- 28/07/201434,835 mi+82 mi
- 29/07/201434,835 mi
- 21/07/201535,410 mi+575 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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