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C6 VLR

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,803 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,346 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,346 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,726 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 46,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

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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C6 VLR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C6 VLR, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 VLR registered?

C6 VLR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C6 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 VLR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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