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K474 MNJ

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK474 MNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s indicator visual tell tale not working

Pass 12 May 2014 85,340 miles

n/s inner steer rack joint slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,340 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

n/s inner steer rack joint slight play

slight side play on track control arms inner bush n/s and o/s

Pass 4 May 2013 82,806 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 81,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 81,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 76,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,909 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

nsf inner wing corroded and underside of vehicle starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,895 miles

Corrosion starting to show in both rear outer arches.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,187 miles

bonnet difficult to open latch stiff/sticking

both rear tyres wearing low in center of tread

chassis leg rusty at offside front

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2006 72,170 miles

body moulding at near side rear adrift

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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K474 MNJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K474 MNJ, 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 K474 MNJ registered?

K474 MNJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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