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K163 UJF

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 UJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,757 miles

slight corrossion to nearside inner wing under boonet by susspension top

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,614 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,606 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,422 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking !!

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,227 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,219 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,393 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,390 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 39,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,312 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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K163 UJF is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K163 UJF, 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 K163 UJF registered?

K163 UJF is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K163 UJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K163 UJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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