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K132 PUY

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 145,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 145,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 140,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to o/s outer sill front corner.

engine noisey.

o/s + n/s rear chassi corroding round spring mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2008 140,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine noisey.

o/s + n/s rear chassi corroding round spring mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2007 137,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine noisy

o/s + n/s rear chassi corroding round spring mounts

o/s front wheel arch repair poor.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 137,418 miles

engine noisy

o/s + n/s rear chassi corroding round spring mounts

o/s front wheel arch repair poor.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 133,156 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s + n/s rear chassi corroding round spring mounts

o/s front wheel arch repair poor

o/s rear brake flexi pipe ferrule poor

o/s seat belt clasp poor to opporate

oil leek from engine + noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2005 128,190 miles

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 PUY is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K132 PUY, 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 PUY is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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