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K273 GKU

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,162 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K273 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K273 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K273 GKU?

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What year was K273 GKU registered?

K273 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K273 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K273 GKU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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