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KBZ 5049

1999 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier102,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 5049
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on handbrake.efficiency ok

offside wing/door damaged

surface corrosion and shaling to both rear lower outer floors

Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on handbrake.efficiency ok

offside wing/door damaged

surface corrosion and shaling to both rear lower outer floors

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake discs lipped

brake pads low

inner wishbone bushes splitting

nylon handbrake guides worn

rear brake hose ferrulls corroded

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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KBZ 5049 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 102,899 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 KBZ 5049, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBZ 5049 registered?

KBZ 5049 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is KBZ 5049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBZ 5049 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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