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K970 SNX

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 SNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,926 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches require attention soon

nearside rear lamp slight damage

Fail 20 Jul 2009 94,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches require attention soon

engine misfires

nearside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,629 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,983 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting.

handbrake travel req attn.soon.

management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,778 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2006 86,774 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear wheel arches rusting

handbrake travel req attn soon

n/s mirror loose

slight play in n/s/rear wheel

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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K970 SNX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 K970 SNX, 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 K970 SNX registered?

K970 SNX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 August 1992.

Is K970 SNX safe to buy?

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