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E16 NVA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,436 mi
Last recorded21,436 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2023 21,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 20,843 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats not fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 19,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 18,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,237 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,317 miles

some play at top of steering column, both cv gaiters cracked, slight damage to front no. plate

Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,317 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play at top of steering column, both cv gaiters cracked, slight damage to front no. plate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,888 miles

brake readings 188 197 89 99 164 158

Fail 18 Jan 2007 53,888 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

front reg. plate slight damage

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 50,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 fuel pipes insecure

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

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

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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E16 NVA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E16 NVA, 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 E16 NVA registered?

E16 NVA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 January 1993.

Is E16 NVA safe to buy?

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