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K150 BMJ

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK150 BMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,932 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 74,930 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 74,921 miles

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 74,304 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

spark plug is loose

Fail 12 May 2010 74,304 miles

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

Oil leak

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

spark plug is loose

Pass 15 May 2009 72,632 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2009 72,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 69,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 66,463 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 66,463 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 63,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 60,079 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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K150 BMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K150 BMJ, 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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K150 BMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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