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K217 YOL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

38,985 mi
Last recorded38,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 YOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,985 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill section (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch section (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 35,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,151 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 35,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 35,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,623 miles

corrsion by nearside front sill

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Dec 2012 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrsion by nearside front sill

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,044 miles

advise considerable cracking on offside rear tyre..

Fail 30 Dec 2011 32,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise considerable cracking on offside rear tyre..

Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,701 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 30,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,317 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 29,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion to Nearside front lower panel, outside perscribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 26,771 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 25,453 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,117 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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K217 YOL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 K217 YOL, 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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K217 YOL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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