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K116 KMX

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 KMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 101,304 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside repeater light unit damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,304 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside repeater light unit damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 101,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

brake warning light on

hazard switch damaged

nearside repeator light unit damaged

Fail 13 May 2009 101,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

brake warning light on

hazard switch damaged

nearside repeator light unit damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 100,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,104 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

surface rust on o/s front inner arch panel

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 KMX is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

K116 KMX is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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