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K285 MGJ

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,523 mi
Last recorded108,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 MGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,523 miles

front brake discs corroded

near side rear brake pipe crushed

off side front brake hose perrished

rear brake hoses perrished

rear hub bearings slight noise

rear spring not fitted correctly

Fail 19 Jul 2011 108,523 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs corroded

near side rear brake pipe crushed

off side front brake hose perrished

rear brake hoses perrished

rear hub bearings slight noise

rear spring not fitted correctly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,051 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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K285 MGJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K285 MGJ, 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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K285 MGJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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