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L131 HKX

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 HKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,675 miles

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

coolent leak poss thermostat housing

corrosion at rear

front no plate damaged

rear flexi ends corroded

rear floor corroded both sides

rear spring tops corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2009 141,175 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolent leak poss thermostat housing

corrosion at rear

front no plate damaged

rear flexi ends corroded

rear floor corroded both sides

rear spring tops corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2008 135,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 135,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 126,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 126,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,168 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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L131 HKX is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 L131 HKX, 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 L131 HKX registered?

L131 HKX is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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