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L163 PMF

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,480 mi
Last recorded247,480 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 PMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 247,480 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 247,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 231,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 224,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 224,412 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 214,589 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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L163 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L163 PMF, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L163 PMF registered?

L163 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L163 PMF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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