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K166 UDD

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 UDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 80,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2014 80,972 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 76,589 miles

no rear seats fitted + seat belts

Fail 3 May 2013 76,584 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

no rear seats fitted + seat belts

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,861 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 74,511 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,469 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,827 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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K166 UDD is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K166 UDD, 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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K166 UDD is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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