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K543 SKM

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 SKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,745 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,172 miles

n/s/f lower suspention arm rear rubber bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

rear coil springs surface corrosion not fractured or incomplete at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody poor condition corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f lower suspention arm rear rubber bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

rear coil springs surface corrosion not fractured or incomplete at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody poor condition corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,821 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing low

nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded (but not excessive)

nearside & offside rear roadsprings corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 63,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K543 SKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K543 SKM, 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 K543 SKM registered?

K543 SKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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