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K174 BNY

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 BNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2008 91,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate marked

heavy flaking corrosion around rear chassis sections

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

unable to check front flexi brake hose metal ends fully due to rubber shrouds fitted

unable to check rear handbrake cables around guides fully due to thick grease

Pass 16 May 2008 91,767 miles

front registration plate marked

heavy flaking corrosion around rear chassis sections

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

unable to check front flexi brake hose metal ends fully due to rubber shrouds fitted

unable to check rear handbrake cables around guides fully due to thick grease

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,613 miles

same advisories as test no 833657007164

Fail 17 Apr 2007 88,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on rear chassis areas

slight marking on frount number plate

Pass 16 May 2006 85,587 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST NO 220526836477

Fail 16 May 2006 85,587 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

n/s+o/s/r chassis sections around coil spring support points heavly corroded.

slight splitting on n/s/f lower suspention arm back bush.

unable to check n/s+o/s/f brake hose metal ends due to rubber shrouds fitted.

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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K174 BNY is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K174 BNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K174 BNY registered?

K174 BNY is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K174 BNY safe to buy?

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