Vauxhall Cavalier Ls Td (1995)
1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Ls Td
CarHunch is tracking 5,333 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Ls Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier LS TD is a serious reliability concern: only 30% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, and with 5,283 diesel examples analysed, this is a consistent pattern across the model, not a fluke. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely positive, but the sheer scale of first-time failures indicates systemic issues with age-related wear or design problems.
At a median mileage of 182,470 miles, these cars have clocked considerable distance, yet the zero average failures and advisories per vehicle is puzzling — it suggests most don't make it to test, or the data reflects only survivors that have already limped through multiple attempts. If you're considering one, expect to budget for immediate remedial work before it passes an MOT; these cars are essentially non-roadworthy in their current state and should only be approached as a project or parts vehicle.
We have 5,333 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Ls 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 Ls 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%) | 5,283 | 0.3% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 50 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier Ls 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 Ls Td vehicles fall between 154,321 and 217,071 miles.
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