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K215 MFG

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 MFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,802 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield damaged x2

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSR and OSR outer sills and arches heavily corroded

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inside vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS and OS (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

this vehicle has had suspension lowered and non standard wider wheels fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,975 miles

engine modified and different

rear wheels very close to inner body work

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,948 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine modified and different

rear wheels very close to inner body work

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,622 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 74,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K215 MFG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K215 MFG, 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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K215 MFG is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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