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K52 BVV

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Wheel arch, at the rear of the arch, small corrosion hole.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wheel arch, at the rear of the arch, small corrosion hole.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear screen wash does not work.

Transmission fluid leak.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,877 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Wheel arch, at the rear of the arch, small corrosion hole.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wheel arch, at the rear of the arch, small corrosion hole.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear washer does not spray, leaks from N/S/R Wheel arch.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Transmission fluid leak.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 55,650 miles

hazard light switch opperation poor

non standard exhust fitted

Fail 3 May 2008 55,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

check wheel alignment

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hazard light switch opperation poor

non standard exhust fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K52 BVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K52 BVV, 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 K52 BVV registered?

K52 BVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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