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K963 DEW

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 DEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to both inner rear sills

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,286 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to sill

Slight corrosion to rear panel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 63,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,258 miles

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

OSR Tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

OSR Tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,672 miles

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 14 Jan 2014 48,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 11 Jan 2013 40,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 31,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,768 miles

FRONT DAMPING EFFORT LOW , SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ,

Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,162 miles

N/S/F WING CORRODED AT SILL FITTING N/S/R WHEEL ARCH TO SILL CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S DOOR HINGE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,892 miles

Slight lump on nearside rear outter tyre wall.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,319 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 DEW is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White 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 K963 DEW, 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 K963 DEW registered?

K963 DEW is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K963 DEW shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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