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K959 XNC

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,909 mi
Last recorded131,909 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 XNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 131,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

hand brake cable corroded. bad oil leaks

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

squeeking from front n/s brake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills ,inner and outer wheel arches,rear suspension spring top mountains,subframes and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 1 Dec 2008 131,891 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

hand brake cable corroded. bad oil leaks

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

squeeking from front n/s brake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills ,inner and outer wheel arches,rear suspension spring top mountains,subframes and mountains starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2007 125,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front and rear cross member starting to corroded. rear chassis and spring mountains starting top corrode

handbrake cable starting to corode. front discs starting to wear/corrode. rear brake discs starting to wear /corrode. boot floor starting to corrode

inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,jacking points,inner and outer sills starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2007 125,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front and rear cross member starting to corroded. rear chassis and spring mountains starting top corrode

handbrake cable starting to corode. front discs starting to wear/corrode. rear brake discs starting to wear /corrode. boot floor starting to corrode

inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,jacking points,inner and outer sills starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2006 117,555 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 117,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframesx starting to corrode

hand brake cable starting to corrode . †travel in handbrake. †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

rear spring top plates starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2005 109,779 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 109,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate travel in hand brake

oil leak

rear spring hangers outers sill all starting to corrode

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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K959 XNC is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 110,771 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 K959 XNC, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K959 XNC is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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