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K165 MST

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 MST
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,839 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 57,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,041 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,018 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,536 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,136 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 45,135 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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K165 MST is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 K165 MST, 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 K165 MST registered?

K165 MST is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 April 1993.

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