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K174 URN

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 URN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise near side door mirror cracked

advise rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

charcoal canister cracked

rear sills and inside of o/s wing corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2006 79,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

charcoal canister cracked causing lumpy running

rear sills and o/s inside wing corroded

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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K174 URN is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K174 URN, 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 K174 URN registered?

K174 URN is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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