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K116 FWG

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 FWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,413 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,351 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 59,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,260 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,085 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 35,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,024 miles

corrosion appearing in nearside outer sill to rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,322 miles

corrosion appearing in the end of nearside rear sill

Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,364 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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K116 FWG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K116 FWG, 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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K116 FWG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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