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K123 EYW

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 EYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,765 miles

Emissions not tested most of exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,336 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015
Fail 4 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,985 miles

n/s rear o/s rear centre rear seats not deployed seat belts not tested

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,594 miles

corrosion front offside member

Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion front offside member

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 81,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front disc shroud fouling disc

Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 79,846 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 78,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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K123 EYW is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K123 EYW, 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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K123 EYW is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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