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K963 CEG

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,293 mi
Last recorded56,293 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 CEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2021 56,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,237 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,885 miles

Coolant leak around rear of engine ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance both sides at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak around rear on engine

engine loom loose and hanging close to drive shafts

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 48,575 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 48,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly corroded

n/s/f indicator damaged

rear brake imbalance 46%

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/.f wheel bearing noisey

rear brake imbalance 46%

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,741 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,741 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 13,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 13,277 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 12,716 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 11,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 11,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,464 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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K963 CEG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K963 CEG, 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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K963 CEG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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