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K96 KGW

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 KGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 112,147 miles

rear wheel archs rusting

Pass 3 May 2006 101,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 101,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All suspension springs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Fuel filter and pipes corroded

Hubcaps on roadwheels

One of the handbrake cable return springs are broken

Outer sills covered. Some of what can be seen of the sills appears corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight play in front seats

Slight sidewards movement on handbrake lever

Underbonnet area needs tidying

Fail 21 Apr 2006 100,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres low tread

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear lights slightly transposed

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2006 100,806 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake fluid low

fluid on nearside brake hose

long travel on hand brake

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brakes slight imbalance

sill covers fitted

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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K96 KGW is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K96 KGW, 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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What year was K96 KGW registered?

K96 KGW is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K96 KGW safe to buy?

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