1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8L Petrol · N257 DBF
1995 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 103,482 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N257 DBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 103,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N257 DBF Mileage History
- 10/01/202488,163 mi
- 10/01/202596,417 mi+8,254 mi
- 13/01/202596,417 mi
- 06/01/2026103,482 mi+7,065 mi
- 08/01/2026103,482 mi
Average of roughly 7,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N257 DBF 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 (N257 DBF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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