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L164 APH

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,369 mi
Last recorded134,369 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 APH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 134,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 130,935 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 130,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 128,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 128,119 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 120,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 120,378 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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L164 APH is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L164 APH, 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 L164 APH registered?

L164 APH is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L164 APH safe to buy?

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