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K144 GKU

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,460 mi
Last recorded15,460 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,460 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE MIRROR BACK COVER MISSING(NO SHARP EDGES)

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON OUTER EDGE OF FRONT DISCS

ADVISE VARIOUS SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE IN PLACES(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 153,327 miles

advisorys on test 302751879127

Fail 20 Jun 2009 153,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

flakey corrosion on all rear structure areas

Pass 7 Jun 2008 151,373 miles

185/70x14 tyres fitted to front

195/ 60 x 14 tyres fitted to rear

heavy flakey corrosion on n/s and o/s/r chassis section at axle beam front mountains

n/s/f tyre on border line

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on metal ends of n/s and o/s/r flexi brake pipes

temp repaire on front exhaust joint.

unable to check rear metal brake pipes fully due to running behind petrol tank.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 142,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on all floors and chassis areas

Pass 20 May 2006 137,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 137,050 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue 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 K144 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

K144 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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