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K108 GKS

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK108 GKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 126,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 123,839 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 123,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure & termanials loose..

Cat flange corroded at front exhaust pipe..

Front & rear No plates detriorating..

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Pass 28 Sep 2006 119,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 119,405 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2005 116,472 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 116,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K108 GKS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K108 GKS, 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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K108 GKS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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