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K284 NFY

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 NFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 97,704 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side mirror broken but o/k for test

Pass 8 Feb 2006 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 94,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K284 NFY is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K284 NFY, 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 K284 NFY registered?

K284 NFY is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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