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K146 BNM

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,507 mi
Last recorded155,507 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 BNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 155,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 151,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 151,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 148,837 miles

both front and rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

both outer sills have been repaired

drivers door step has surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear chassis rails and inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2010 148,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front and rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

both outer sills have been repaired

drivers door step has surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear chassis rails and inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 144,779 miles

both front floors and inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2008 140,892 miles

both rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2008 140,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

both rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 7 Nov 2007 136,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 136,702 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 132,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 127,874 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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K146 BNM 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 66.7%.

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 K146 BNM, 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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K146 BNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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