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K123 WFR

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,883 mi
Last recorded162,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 WFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 162,883 miles

N/s front seatbelt cords slightly damaged

N/s rear tyre slight perishing to sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radiator deterated

Slight corrotion o/s n/s wheel arches

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 162,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/s front seatbelt cords slightly damaged

N/s rear tyre slight perishing to sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radiator deterated

Slight corrotion o/s n/s wheel arches

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 154,746 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

coolant radiator fins deteriorated

engine oily

fuel lines corroded slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2007 150,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system knocking against sub frame

long travel on park brake lever

partial seizure of offside rear brake

Fail 17 Aug 2007 150,544 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

excessive travel in handbrake lever

exhaust system knocking against sub frame

partial seizure in offside rear brake

Pass 6 May 2006 146,227 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 146,226 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 WFR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K123 WFR, 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 K123 WFR registered?

K123 WFR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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