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K101 CVS

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,955 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

body damage

brake fluid level low

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion underneath

n/s cv boot weeping

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

anti roll bar bushes perished

body damage

brake fluid level low

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion underneath

n/s cv boot weeping

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,258 miles

Front droplink bushes cracking

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Inner sill`s and chassis starting too corrode

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play and noise

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Sign`s of rad leaking

Various brake pipes corroded

oil leak around sump area

Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front droplink bushes cracking

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Inner sill`s and chassis starting too corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F lower arm rear bush separating

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play and noise

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Sign`s of rad leaking

Various brake pipes corroded

oil leak around sump area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,151 miles

Oil leak

body damage

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front drop link bush split

Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

body damage

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front drop link bush split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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K101 CVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K101 CVS, 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 K101 CVS registered?

K101 CVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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