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K546 JCH

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

4,353 mi
Last recorded4,353 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK546 JCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 4,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 17 Jun 2023 3,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 2,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 1,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 184 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 22,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,080 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 21,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2015 18,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,460 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 78,348 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,774 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 11,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 111,773 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 31 Mar 2006 69,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 69,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K546 JCH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K546 JCH, 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

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What year was K546 JCH registered?

K546 JCH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K546 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K546 JCH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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