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C17 VDK

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,188 mi
Last recorded119,188 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,784 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 113,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,500 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 113,500 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C17 VDK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 110,771 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 C17 VDK, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 VDK registered?

C17 VDK is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is C17 VDK safe to buy?

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