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K116 BVS

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,741 mi
Last recorded197,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 BVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 197,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 197,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Oct 2006 194,145 miles

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2006 194,145 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

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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K116 BVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K116 BVS, 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 K116 BVS registered?

K116 BVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K116 BVS safe to buy?

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