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K118 ARJ

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,988 mi
Last recorded55,988 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r brake effort slightly low.

Slight scratch to o/s of screen.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,507 miles

Both wipers split.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,580 miles

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,592 miles

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

O/s/f wishbone bush worn.

Scratch on screen.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,908 miles

Slight cracking to rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Slight scratch to widscreen.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight cracking to rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,072 miles

Slight cracking to rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,363 miles

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

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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K118 ARJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K118 ARJ, 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 K118 ARJ registered?

K118 ARJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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