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K177 CTH

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,399 mi
Last recorded36,399 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 CTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,399 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 36,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 34,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,264 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 31,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,321 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,797 miles

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

Slight cracking to o/s/f tyre

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2011 23,791 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to o/s/f tyre

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,447 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 20,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 19,845 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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K177 CTH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K177 CTH, 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 K177 CTH registered?

K177 CTH is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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