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K342 ARO

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis leg corroded/repaired

offside front chassis leg corroded in engine

offside rear chassis leg corroded/repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2008 89,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis leg corroded/repaired

offside front chassis leg corroded in engine

offside rear chassis leg corroded/repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,003 miles

issued at first test

Fail 23 Jan 2007 85,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

brake ferrules corroding,chassis rails corroded offside+nearside,corroded underside

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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K342 ARO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue 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 K342 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.

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What year was K342 ARO registered?

K342 ARO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K342 ARO safe to buy?

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