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K311 RLU

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,025 mi
Last recorded100,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK311 RLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating & slight blow

suspension lowerd alround alround

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,989 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills

suspension lowered alround

Fail 29 Feb 2016 9,989 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills

suspension lowered alround

Pass 25 Mar 2014 1,526 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

suspenion lowerd alround

Fail 25 Mar 2014 1,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

suspenion lowerd alround

Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,269 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Water leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,913 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,863 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,555 miles

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

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

lowered springs fitted alround

Fail 26 May 2009 78,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split,rear chassis rails corroding,rear of sills corroding,offside front inner wing corroding,corner of front bumper loose

Pass 26 May 2009 78,886 miles

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split,rear chassis rails corroding,rear of sills corroding,offside front inner wing corroding,corner of front bumper loose

Pass 20 May 2008 72,395 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,494 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 61,395 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 61,395 miles

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

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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K311 RLU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K311 RLU, 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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K311 RLU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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