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K475 XWL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,129 mi
Last recorded65,129 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK475 XWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front whee larch inner corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp in poor condition.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,633 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,522 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded on seam

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded on seam

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,887 miles

nearside front inner wing to chassis rail corroded but not holed

Fail 2 Dec 2013 58,887 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing to chassis rail corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,140 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded on seams but not holed at time of test

offside front brake hose starting to shoe early signs of deterioration

Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded on seams but not holed at time of test

offside front brake hose starting to shoe early signs of deterioration

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,486 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,411 miles

nearside rear wheel arch to sill panel rusted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,411 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch to sill panel rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,829 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,381 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,914 miles

battery dead

Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,484 miles

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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K475 XWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K475 XWL, 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 K475 XWL registered?

K475 XWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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