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K97 NVK

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 NVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 79,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

INCORRECT BRAKE DISC FITTED TO F/N/S BRAKE ASSEMBLY. DANGEROUS.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,022 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 72,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K97 NVK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 K97 NVK, 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 K97 NVK registered?

K97 NVK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K97 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K97 NVK shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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