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K248 SLP

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 SLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake back pl;ates corroded slightly

rearflexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake back pl;ates corroded slightly

rearflexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,764 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEARSIDE INNER WING LIGHT CORROSION AT CHASSIS

NEARSIDE REAR LENS DAMAGED JUST ACCEPTABLE

OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEG SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,532 miles

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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K248 SLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K248 SLP, 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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What year was K248 SLP registered?

K248 SLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K248 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K248 SLP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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