MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front plate discolouring
headlamp switch
n/s/f flexi hose perishing
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
chips to screen
front number plate discolouring
n/s/f flexi hose perishing
chip to screen ,both blades split ,headlamp swich falt ,front no plate ,o/s/r brake binding rear arches ,outer sills corr
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT
CHIP TO SCREEN
FRONT NUMBER PLATE
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAULTY OCCASIONALLY
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
REAR ARCHES & OUTER SILLS CORRODING
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K488 GAC is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 K488 GAC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of K488 GAC?
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What year was K488 GAC registered?
K488 GAC is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 February 1993.
Is K488 GAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K488 GAC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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