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K164 XPJ

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 XPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,416 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,905 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

Washers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,197 miles

Chassis number plate missing, VIN number taken from floor stamping

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Chassis number plate missing, VIN number taken from floor stamping

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to test front suspension fully due to the amount of movement in the steering rack mountings

in my opinion the replacement front cross member hasn't been welded on very well but all joints covered in seam sealer so unable to confirm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,994 miles

n/s inner cv joint slight weep clip ok

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,938 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,938 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,058 miles

Front bumper insecure on both near side mountings

Fail 14 May 2008 24,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure on both near side mountings

Tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 22,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K164 XPJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K164 XPJ, 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 K164 XPJ registered?

K164 XPJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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