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K908 NAE

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK908 NAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 47,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Light corrosion to chassis and under body

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 45,349 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 43,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch by top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 May 2015 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,332 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 41,786 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 39,576 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion front chassis

slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

slight corrosion offside inner arch

slight corrosion rear chassis spring mount araea

slight corrosion rear inner arches

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,630 miles

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front inner arch not in prescribed area

slight corrosion front chassis

slight corrosion offside upper wheel arch

Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front inner arch not in prescribed area

slight corrosion front chassis

slight corrosion offside upper wheel arch

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,047 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 28,332 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 28,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 25,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 20,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,428 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 18,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 14,680 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 14,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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K908 NAE is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K908 NAE, 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 K908 NAE registered?

K908 NAE is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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