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K486 XWL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,201 mi
Last recorded59,201 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 XWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,201 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,040 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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K486 XWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K486 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 K486 XWL registered?

K486 XWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K486 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K486 XWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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