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K151 DGS

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,610 mi
Last recorded85,610 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wishbone pan inner rear bush slightly worn

petrol pipes poor condition

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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K151 DGS is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,019 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 K151 DGS, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K151 DGS registered?

K151 DGS is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K151 DGS safe to buy?

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