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K128 MGK

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,972 mi
Last recorded181,972 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 MGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 181,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

no spare wheel

o/s rear wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 26 Oct 2009 173,408 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 163,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2008 163,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 152,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corrioed

hand brake travel high

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (just above limit)

no spare wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2006 143,298 miles

front wiper blades worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 133,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 133,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

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

CORROSION NEARSIDE INNER WING BELOW BATTERY

CORROSION STARTING NEARSIDE REAR CROSSMEMBER

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

boot struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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K128 MGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K128 MGK, 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 K128 MGK registered?

K128 MGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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