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K959 DVV

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 DVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2008 55,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis corroded

both rear chassis rails very weak and corroded

under side rusty and corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 49,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2007 49,488 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 41,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2005 31,090 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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K959 DVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K959 DVV, 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 K959 DVV registered?

K959 DVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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