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K112 BAJ

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

130,677 mi
Last recorded130,677 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK112 BAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 130,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,673 miles

under carrage rusting fuel pipes rusting

Fail 30 Sep 2009 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

under carrage rusting fuel pipes rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2008 101,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f outer brake pad close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2007 80,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 80,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

frot to mrear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f wishbone bushes split

o/s/f wishbone bushes split

Pass 29 Dec 2006 64,327 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flexi corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

tracking

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 52,835 miles

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

both rear flexis corroded

fuel pipe corroded

travel in handbrake

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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K112 BAJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K112 BAJ, 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 K112 BAJ registered?

K112 BAJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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