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K984 NWP

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK984 NWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 93,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slam panel corners nearside and offside are corroded but not demend structale

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slam panal is corroded each end but not considerd excesive

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slam panal is corroded each end but not considerd excesive

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slam panal under bonnet has corrosion on both nearside and offside

Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,568 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)

slampanal has slight corrosion on either side but not within structral components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,568 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

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

Pass 5 May 2012 93,140 miles

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

Front crossmember has excessive corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Hazard switch has a temporary repair, working at time of test

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 93,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

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

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

Front crossmember has excessive corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Hazard switch has a temporary repair, working at time of test

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 89,152 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion around front slam panell/chassis front and rear and panelling not to ecess.

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking .

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion around front slam panell/chassis front and rear and panelling not to ecess.

o/s headlamp full of water .

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking .

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,038 miles

cam cover gasket leacking oil.

front no plate slightly deteriorated.

front slam panell / nsf inner wing and chassisall corroded but not affecting the overal srength of the vehicle .

n/s/r tyire worn on edge and slightly out of shape.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cam cover gasket leacking oil.

front no plate slightly deteriorated.

front slam panell / nsf inner wing and chassisall corroded but not affecting the overal srength of the vehicle .

n/s/r tyire worn on edge and slightly out of shape.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,572 miles

exhaust has slight leak at center pipe conection

some corrosion starting arond chassis & box sections

Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust has slight leak at center pipe conection

some corrosion starting arond chassis & box sections

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,283 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,737 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 60,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K984 NWP is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K984 NWP, 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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K984 NWP is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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