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K598 HPU

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,574 mi
Last recorded28,574 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fluid around nearside rear hub

front tyres worn

hazard light switch faulty

nearside front inner wing and wheel arch areas corroded heavily outside prescribed areas

nearside rear chassis corroded heavily

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear chassis rusted through outside prescribed areas

oil around engine

steering rack flexi on bulkhead

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,955 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

engine oil leaks.

front inner wheel arch areas corroded.

hazard switch faulty.

n/s headlight slightly low.

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded in places.

outer sills and closing sills corroded.

rear chassis areas by coil spring mounting heavily corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in steering.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door corroded and holed.

o/s/r to flexi hose brake pipe corroded.

oil leak

underside corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 21,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side door has corrosion hole

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,736 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front chassis corroded.

Lift in both front top struts.

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Rear handbrake cables frayed.

Trims fitted to outer sills.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,629 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn to limits

engine oil leaks

front chassis corroded and repaired

lift in offside and nearside front top strut mountings

play nearside rear wheel bearing

rear chassis above coil springs corroded

rear handbrake cables starting to fray

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 10,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,629 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,091 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 76,582 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,937 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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K598 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K598 HPU, 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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K598 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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