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L113 BBC

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,008 mi
Last recorded173,008 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 BBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 173,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 168,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general corrosion ok at test time

Fail 21 Mar 2007 168,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 163,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 163,078 miles

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

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)

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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L113 BBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,174 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 L113 BBC, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L113 BBC registered?

L113 BBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 January 1994.

Is L113 BBC safe to buy?

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