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K123 GHK

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,354 mi
Last recorded1,354 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 1,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake cable laying on exhaust

noise from nearside front wheel?

reg plate lights poor

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,159 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,204 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 80,203 miles

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

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

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

Hazard switch faulty but functions as intended

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,365 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,511 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 60,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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K123 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 GHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K123 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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