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K263 TEY

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,631 mi
Last recorded26,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,090 miles

Corrosion to inner wing seams but not through,clunk in steering rack but no plat found

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2006 20,090 miles

Corrosion to inner wing seams but not through,clunk in steering rack but no plat found

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2006 20,089 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Clunk in steering rack but no play found

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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K263 TEY 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 40%.

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 K263 TEY, 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 K263 TEY registered?

K263 TEY is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K263 TEY safe to buy?

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