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K189 GOO

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 GOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 59,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,771 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 56,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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K189 GOO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K189 GOO, 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 K189 GOO registered?

K189 GOO is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K189 GOO shows 6 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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