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K118 RLP

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 RLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2006 144,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

heavy petrol vapour under offside rear wheel arch suggest early attention

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 RLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K118 RLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K118 RLP?

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What year was K118 RLP registered?

K118 RLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K118 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 RLP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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