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K133 LCL

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,421 mi
Last recorded171,421 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 LCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 171,421 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 167,956 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 163,167 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroding, n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode, o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 163,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f and n/s/f steel brake pipe corroding, n/s/f inner wheel arch started to corrode, o/s/f brake hose furrells started to corrode, o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 160,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 158,686 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 158,686 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K133 LCL is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K133 LCL, 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 K133 LCL registered?

K133 LCL is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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