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K132 CGS

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,152 mi
Last recorded14,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,149 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,143 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 110,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 107,285 miles

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FURRELS SHOWING SIGNS OFF CORRSION

Fuel pipe/s corroded

H/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LEGAL MIN EFFICIENY 16/

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 106,385 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 105,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 105,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K132 CGS 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 58.3%.

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 K132 CGS, 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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K132 CGS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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