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K361 TDG

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,965 mi
Last recorded1,965 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK361 TDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 1,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,295 miles

Start of corrosion osr arch

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,415 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 77,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,984 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,610 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,685 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 53,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,174 miles

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

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

slight tear in offside wiper

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,746 miles

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings &^ differential/driveshaft bearings.

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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K361 TDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K361 TDG, 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 K361 TDG registered?

K361 TDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is K361 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K361 TDG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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