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K124 AKG

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,213 mi
Last recorded4,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK124 AKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 4,213 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 4,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,157 miles

exhaust in poor condition

noth front lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

sports suspension fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 2,835 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 91,798 miles

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

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

Slight Marks In Screen

Fail 7 Jul 2008 91,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight Marks In Screen

Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,090 miles

Lowered suspension fitted

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

Nearside rear wheel arch has corrosion

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

Rear seat brackets have play

Steering wheel position is offset

Fail 5 Feb 2007 83,043 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Lowered suspension fitted

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corrosion

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

Rear seat brackets have play

Steering wheel position is offset

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,887 miles

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

lowerd suspension fitted

steering wheel fitted at slight angle

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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K124 AKG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K124 AKG, 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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K124 AKG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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