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L306 KPY

1997 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier110,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 KPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 106,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 106,009 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 95,269 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L306 KPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,578 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 L306 KPY, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L306 KPY registered?

L306 KPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is L306 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L306 KPY shows 3 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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