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Vauxhall Cavalier

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

M247 LABMOT history

M247 LAB is a red petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 4 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
68,853 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 LAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M247 LAB was last recorded at 68,853 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 4,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,767 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,086 miles
Average per year
2,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,853 miles
  • 2021 – 64,767 miles
  • 2020 – 61,675 miles
  • 2019 – 56,709 miles
  • 2018 – 53,388 miles
  • 2017 – 51,603 miles
  • 2016 – 50,310 miles
  • 2015 – 48,325 miles
  • 2014 – 46,636 miles
  • 2012 – 43,411 miles
  • 2011 – 40,648 miles
  • 2010 – 39,290 miles
  • 2009 – 37,994 miles
  • 2008 – 34,501 miles
  • 2007 – 32,279 miles
  • 2006 – 30,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    905025959084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail68,853 miles (+4,086)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    857026560968
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,767 miles (+3,092)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    864923680589
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seal Corroded, Outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seal Corroded, Outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,675 miles (+4,966)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    689660621859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass56,709 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    149670167379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,706 miles (+3,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    920931454430
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,388 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    530360810970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass51,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    563237043500
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail51,603 miles (+1,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    542117987868
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass50,310 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    586960420981
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Pass48,325 miles (+1,689)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    256817025073
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine light on

  12. Pass46,636 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    966114834071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  13. Fail46,635 miles (+3,224)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,635 miles
    Test number
    988654334084
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  14. Pass43,411 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,411 miles
    Test number
    178275692162
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail43,408 miles (+2,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    435244092166
    • FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass40,648 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,648 miles
    Test number
    159551281108
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower wishbones outer bushes deteriorated
    • NoteParking brake cables corroded

  17. Fail40,648 miles (+1,358)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,648 miles
    Test number
    108291081196
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower wishbones outer bushes deteriorated
    • NoteParking brake cables corroded

  18. Pass39,290 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    353762060145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated.

  19. Fail39,290 miles (+1,296)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    811212260124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated.

  20. Pass37,994 miles (+3,493)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    251368789148
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall and tread damage.

  21. Pass34,501 miles (+2,222)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    840393498112
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear brake pades wearing thin
    • NoteRear parking cabeles corroded
    • NoteSteering rack has slight seepeag from a failed seal

  22. Fail32,279 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    292893337019
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear parking brake cable corroded

  23. Pass32,279 miles (+1,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    651443037081
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear parking brake cable corroded

  24. Pass30,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    473136826031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M247 LAB

Does M247 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 LAB expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 LAB?
The MOT on M247 LAB expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 LAB done?
M247 LAB was recorded at 68,853 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 2,402 miles a year.
Has M247 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 LAB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M247 LAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M247 LAB find?
M247 LAB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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