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K216 EAV

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 EAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,796 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 76,790 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sills corroded both sides

n/s/r tyre perished

rear arches corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2011 73,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Sills corroded both sides

n/s/r tyre perished

rear arches corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside head lamp reflector in poor condition.

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

Slight corrission to front of both outter sills.

Slight corrosion to lower front of Offside front wing close to suspension mounting.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside head lamp reflector in poor condition.

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corrission to front of both outter sills.

Slight corrosion to lower front of Offside front wing close to suspension mounting.

Pass 8 May 2009 62,486 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox selector unit.

Slight oil leak from sump gasket.

Fail 8 May 2009 62,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight oil leak from gearbox selector unit.

Slight oil leak from sump gasket.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 May 2008 57,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,484 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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K216 EAV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K216 EAV, 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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K216 EAV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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