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K48 TSM

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,349 mi
Last recorded57,349 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 TSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,349 miles

N/S headlight reflector tarnished. Slight corrosion front crossmember,front & rear chassis legs, fuel tank & front brake discs. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Slight play offside front strut top mounting.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,142 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear chasssis legs, front crossmember, front brake discs & fuel tank. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Front tyres approx 2mm.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight corrosion front & rear chasssis legs, front crossmember, front brake discs & fuel tank. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Front tyres approx 2mm.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,762 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear chassis legs, fuel tank & front brake discs. Slight cracking outer cv boots.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,736 miles

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

Slight corrosion front & rear chassis legs, fuel tank & front brake discs. Slight cracking outer cv boots.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,566 miles

Slight corrosion rear outer sills, rear chassis legs & fuel tank. Minor cracking outer driveshaft gaiters.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,462 miles

Minor perishing in outer cv boots. Slight corrosion rear outer sills/arches.

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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K48 TSM is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K48 TSM, 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 K48 TSM registered?

K48 TSM is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K48 TSM safe to buy?

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