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K965 DHK

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

224,621 mi
Last recorded224,621 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK965 DHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 224,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger by subframe/suspension arm mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,under car. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe section in poor condition/minor leak. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose,at inner wing under bonnet. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear floor pan/back panel is corroding.

Offside Front inner wing is corroding at brake hose mounting.

Oil leak engine oil leak is severe. ()

Pass 16 May 2016 218,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to nearside brake hose,on the inner wing is corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness. (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on?

engine oil leak.

offside front inner wing,by brake hose mounting is corroding.

offside front outrigger corroded.

reverse light not working.

Fail 16 May 2016 218,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to nearside brake hose,on the inner wing is corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness. (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on?

engine oil leak.

offside front inner wing,by brake hose mounting is corroding.

offside front outrigger corroded.

reverse light not working.

Pass 22 May 2015 211,631 miles

Front jacking points weakened by corrosion

O/s/f tyre walls cracking.

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 211,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front jacking points weakened by corrosion

O/s/f tyre walls cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 206,153 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front headlight reflector tarnished,reducing light intensity.

vehicle has a severe engine oil leak,contaminating all bushing material,and all of underside.

Fail 2 May 2014 206,073 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front headlight reflector tarnished,reducing light intensity.

nearside rear tail light is too bright.

offside rear reverse light is affected by indicator operation.

vehicle has a severe engine oil leak,contaminating all bushing material,and all of underside.

Pass 20 May 2013 202,376 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 202,376 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low,tread depth 2.5mm approx.

front brake discs are lipped.

nearside front headlight beam image is poor,and light intensity is reduced.

offside and nearside rear inner wings/boot floor is corroded.

Pass 16 May 2012 192,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 192,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 183,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 174,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 174,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside headlight beam pattern slightly vague,due to condensation inside unit.

oil leak,and contamination to most of underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 May 2009 165,650 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear.

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 158,045 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion to rear load floor on nearside and offside edges

engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 158,045 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion to rear load floor on nearside and offside edges

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 144,208 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 144,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 126,849 miles

both front tyres and off side rear tyre all wearing low

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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K965 DHK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K965 DHK, 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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K965 DHK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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