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K286 OPX

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,309 mi
Last recorded14,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 14,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 5,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion appearing offside rear and both front chassis areas. †damage front n/side front bottom valance. †slight play in o/side rear wheel.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,147 miles

corrosion appearing offside rear and both front chassis areas. †damage front n/side front bottom valance. †slight play in o/side rear wheel.

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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K286 OPX 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 K286 OPX, 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 K286 OPX registered?

K286 OPX is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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