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K129 VHA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,136 mi
Last recorded36,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 VHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,078 miles

Front suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,827 miles

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

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

advise front cross member is coroded

advise n/s outter sill is coroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r quater panels are coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,240 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,238 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 31,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,972 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,176 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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K129 VHA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K129 VHA, 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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K129 VHA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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