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K246 AMJ

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 AMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassy legs slightly deterated

Fail 15 Jun 2013 88,028 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassy legs slightly deterated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,307 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s and nearside sun vizors missing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,679 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,049 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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K246 AMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K246 AMJ, 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 K246 AMJ registered?

K246 AMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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