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K238 VEA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 VEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,070 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread and side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,135 miles

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

both rear tyre inner walls perishing

hazard flasher light switch tempremental

o/s head light lower mountings broken

Fail 13 Jun 2006 74,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre inner walls perishing

hazard flasher light switch tempremental

o/s head light lower mountings broken

Fail 18 Jun 2005 72,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 72,177 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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K238 VEA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K238 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K238 VEA registered?

K238 VEA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K238 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K238 VEA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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