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B4 VXR

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,901 miles

Suspect chassis rail corrosion both sides, under bonnet. Filled and painted

Fail 14 Dec 2019 90,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside outer sill, several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear chassis rail, around upper road spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front sill end, in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside outer sill, several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear 2006 tyre perished. 195/50 x 15

Suspect chassis rail corrosion both sides, under bonnet. Filled and painted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,890 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,853 miles

slight play front top mounts

Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight play front top mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 83,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,436 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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B4 VXR is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B4 VXR, 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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B4 VXR is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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