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K958 RTL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 RTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 44,291 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,255 miles

Body not fully secure o/s/ f wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,158 miles

Offside Front wing rotten

Fail 23 Feb 2022 44,156 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rotten

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer rocker panel corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,870 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,781 miles

Perish Lines In Sidewalls Of Both Rear Tyres

Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Perish Lines In Sidewalls Of Both Rear Tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 33,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perish Lines In All Tyre Sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,857 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,857 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,241 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,128 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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K958 RTL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K958 RTL, 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 K958 RTL registered?

K958 RTL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K958 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K958 RTL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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