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K105 DNK

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 DNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 138,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder. and worn outer

offside front tyre worn shoulders

various metal brake pipes corrioded,but not to excess at time of test

varous prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess

Fail 20 Jul 2011 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder. and worn outer

offside front tyre worn shoulders

various metal brake pipes corrioded,but not to excess at time of test

varous prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2010 133,614 miles

2 x main line fuel lines heavily corroded, but not leaking on test

both sides front brake discs worn , though not to excess

detectable pulsing at nearside rear brake when service pedal pressure applied, though not excess at time of test

front exhaust section at center section join weakened by corrosion. but intact and gas tight at time of test

nesarside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

offside front tyre worn shoulders

Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 x main line fuel lines heavily corroded, but not leaking on test

both sides front brake discs worn , though not to excess

detectable pulsing at nearside rear brake when service pedal pressure applied, though not excess at time of test

front exhaust section at center section join weakened by corrosion. but intact and gas tight at time of test

nesarside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

offside front tyre worn shoulders

Pass 23 Jul 2009 125,971 miles

Exhaust front pipe joint/flange corroded and thin.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 125,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust front pipe joint/flange corroded and thin.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2008 119,356 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear coil spring fitted up side down

wishbone bush`s in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,939 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 107,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K105 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K105 DNK, 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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K105 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 July 1993.

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