Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td (1995)
1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td
CarHunch is tracking 1,959 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier GLS TD has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 50%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer. The diesel engine variant—which makes up virtually all of this cohort—shows no improvement, matching that weak 50% pass rate, and there are no dangerous defects recorded across the 1,959 vehicles sampled, though the low pass rate itself suggests widespread mechanical wear.
These cars are now approaching 30 years old and averaging 184,479 miles, so high mileage and age-related degradation explain much of the failure picture rather than inherent design flaws. With almost no advisories or failures logged per vehicle on average, the MOT failures are likely concentrated in a subset of poorly maintained cars, meaning a well-serviced example could still be roadworthy—but you'll need a pre-purchase inspection and full service history before committing to one.
We have 1,959 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,935 | 0.5% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 24 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Gls Td vehicles fall between 148,437 and 226,434 miles.
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