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K146 CGS

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,192 mi
Last recorded183,192 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 183,192 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

engine oil leak

both rear chassis legs corroded.

both rear floor pans heavily corroded.

both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

both rear outer sills corroded.

hole in nearside rear chassis leg, not prescribed area

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded.

nearside front brake pipe, in engine bay corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe in engine bay corroded.

nearside sun visor clip broken.

rear brake pipes corroded.

wiper linkage noisy.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 183,104 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

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 CGS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K146 CGS, 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 K146 CGS registered?

K146 CGS is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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