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K277 AMJ

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,378 mi
Last recorded43,378 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 AMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 43,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 43,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 40,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Fail 26 Nov 2015 36,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 35,468 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,063 miles

slight corrosion on both inner sills in front of rear wheels

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,799 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 30,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,680 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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K277 AMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K277 AMJ, 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 K277 AMJ registered?

K277 AMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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