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K58 GOO

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

19,135 mi
Last recorded19,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 GOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,135 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 19,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front springs are too short when vehicle is raised but relocate when lowered

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,126 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No Rear seats or seat belts fitted

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 19,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No Rear seats or seat belts fitted

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 4 May 2020 19,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills starting to corrode and become weak

lowered suspension fitted to vehicle

offside rear chassis rail corroded

rear seats removed

Fail 4 May 2020 19,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear outer sills starting to corrode and become weak

lowered suspension fitted to vehicle

offside rear chassis rail corroded

rear seats removed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lowering springs fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,933 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 17,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front springs loose in leg

o/s engine mounting support starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,388 miles

both inner wings corroded poss req att before next test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 17,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner wings corroded poss req att before next test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,272 miles

Has non see-through sun guard on windscreen just outside swept area

O/S/F headlamp feels loose

O/S/R suspension area has excessive corrosion but not yet within perscribed area

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 14,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Has non see-through sun guard on windscreen just outside swept area

O/S/F headlamp feels loose

O/S/R suspension area has excessive corrosion but not yet within perscribed area

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,588 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 9,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 2,380 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 2,376 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,215 miles

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)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s rear chassis rail corroded but not within a testable area

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,312 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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K58 GOO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K58 GOO, 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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K58 GOO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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