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K191 VTA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 VTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,500 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started o/s/r outer sill at rear & o/s/f inner wing strut

o/s/r seatbelt slow to return

Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s headlight pattern on main beam slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre cracking tread & sidewall.

surface corrosion o/s outer sill at rear

surface corrosion o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,505 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both offside tyres sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 77,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both offside tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,875 miles

surface corrosion o/s/rear sill.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 74,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion o/s/rear sill.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,533 miles

slight dampness n/s/front cv boot. †slight corrosion o/s/rear outer sill end. †

Pass 28 Nov 2005 68,487 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 68,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K191 VTA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K191 VTA, 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 K191 VTA registered?

K191 VTA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K191 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K191 VTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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