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BKV 3Y

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,692 mi
Last recorded75,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 3Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 72,485 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 69,939 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,107 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 68,080 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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BKV 3Y is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 110,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKV 3Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKV 3Y registered?

BKV 3Y is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 November 1991.

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