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K144 CAA

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 CAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 123,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 102,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S REAR DOOR.

VARIOUS METAL FUEL & BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 23 Sep 2005 102,058 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

fuel pipes corroded. †

nails in offside rear tyre.

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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K144 CAA is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K144 CAA, 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 K144 CAA registered?

K144 CAA is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K144 CAA safe to buy?

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