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K186 BOF

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on21 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 BOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2006 86,195 miles
Fail 21 May 2006 86,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 14 May 2006 86,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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K186 BOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K186 BOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K186 BOF registered?

K186 BOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K186 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 BOF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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