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K163 TDE

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,872 mi
Last recorded19,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 TDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,872 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion inner and outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,860 miles

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

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

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

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

extensive surface corrosion inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside mirror damaged

slight rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 17 Jan 2012 17,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 16,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 14,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 14,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 9,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 6,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 62 miles

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

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

n/s/rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2006 98,993 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 98,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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K163 TDE is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K163 TDE, 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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K163 TDE is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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