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P992 PNK

1997 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,141 mi
Last recorded202,141 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier110,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 202,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 197,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 191,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 187,384 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 187,379 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre wall minor cracking

no exhaust emmision test carried out due to exhaust holed

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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P992 PNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P992 PNK, 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 P992 PNK registered?

P992 PNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P992 PNK safe to buy?

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