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K26 JRA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,688 mi
Last recorded69,688 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 JRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 69,688 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,079 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 68,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 67,070 miles

Fuel hose damaged Into top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,266 miles

corrosion to chassis

oil residue underneath engine

Pass 28 May 2013 62,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr tyre radial split in tread

osf chassis to front crossmember corroded

osf tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 21 May 2013 61,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr tyre radial split in tread

osf chassis to front crossmember corroded

osf tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,554 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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K26 JRA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K26 JRA, 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 K26 JRA registered?

K26 JRA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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