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K493 FUL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,217 mi
Last recorded30,217 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 FUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 30,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 28,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,046 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 27,687 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,090 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on outer side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,754 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 24,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,717 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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K493 FUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K493 FUL, 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 K493 FUL registered?

K493 FUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K493 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K493 FUL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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