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L129 KVS

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,238 mi
Last recorded158,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 158,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 158,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 152,971 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 148,697 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 148,691 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 145,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 145,353 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

oil leak

power steering reservoir level on minimum

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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L129 KVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L129 KVS, 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 L129 KVS registered?

L129 KVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L129 KVS safe to buy?

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