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K471 OOT

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,489 mi
Last recorded47,489 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 OOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2010 24,619 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,089 miles

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

corrosion on top edge of chassisb rail to frontoth sides inner wings b

nearside rear service brake performance not as good as offside

nearside sill corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area

Fail 22 Dec 2009 11,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

corrosion on top edge of chassisb rail to frontoth sides inner wings b

nearside rear service brake performance not as good as offside

nearside sill corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area

Pass 24 Dec 2008 529 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,117 miles

advisories issued with the failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 16 Aug 2007 94,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear brake hoses show perishing and cracking

advise rubber exhaust mounts show cracking

advise various areas of corrosion in prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre shows perishing and slight cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K471 OOT is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K471 OOT, 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 K471 OOT registered?

K471 OOT is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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