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K979 SNX

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 SNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 105,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2007 97,946 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,459 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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K979 SNX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K979 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K979 SNX registered?

K979 SNX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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