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K289 ARO

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,490 mi
Last recorded28,490 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,490 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion on both front inner wings

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Crack in left headlamp glass

Handbrake stiff and noisey

Left rear tyre perishing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight drag on right front brake

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,243 miles

Corrosion on left front chassis rail under bonnet

Corrosion on right rear wheel arch

Crack in front number plate

Crack in left headlamp glass

Drag on front brakes

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake slightly stiff

Left rear tyre sidewall perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,066 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

movement in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

slight movement o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,037 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

both front discs corroded

handbrake very stiff

large oil leak from engine

n/s/r tyre perished

o/r/r wheel arch badly corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

surface corrosion both front inner wings

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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K289 ARO 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 K289 ARO, 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

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What year was K289 ARO registered?

K289 ARO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K289 ARO safe to buy?

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