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K93 RLH

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK93 RLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 117,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 117,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 17,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between flexi and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,891 miles

Nearside Rear bearing dust cap missing

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2020 16,891 miles

Nearside Rear bearing dust cap missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,971 miles

Exhaust noisy loader than standard but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 15,971 miles

Exhaust noisy loader than standard but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,682 miles

E.m.l light on

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 14,682 miles

E.m.l light on

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2016 13,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 13,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,227 miles

all shockers close to tyres// been lowerd

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,779 miles

minor corrosion to nearside rear arch

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,811 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,811 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,412 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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K93 RLH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K93 RLH, 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 K93 RLH registered?

K93 RLH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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