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K440 LHW

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 LHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2005 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside lower ball joint boot holed

rear wheels rubbing on inner arches under load

Fail 12 Aug 2005 94,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

14 INCH STEEL WHEELS ON FRONT AXLE,15 INCH ALLOYS ON REAR AXLE AT TIME OF TEST.

CHASIS PLATE MISSING

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK AT ENGINE †

O/S STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

TWO LITRE ENGINE FITTED

Fail 1 Aug 2005 93,546 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bad oil leak from engine

bolt missing from front landing panel

n/s/r wheel arch rotten

o/s/f seat loose in runners

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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K440 LHW is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K440 LHW, 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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K440 LHW is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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