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1993 General Motors Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1993, based on 51 real MOT test results.

66.7%
Pass Rate
33.3%
Fail Rate
51
Total Tests
84,192
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1993 General Motors Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1993 General Motors Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 66.7% based on 51 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,192 miles on the odometer. With a 33.3% failure rate, the 1993 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1993 General Motors Unclassified is Steering, responsible for 3.9% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Noise, emissions and leaks is the second most common issue at 2.0%. Non-component advisories follows at 2.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (51 tests)

Top failures specific to 1993 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Steering 3.9%
Non-component advisories 2.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Steering3.9%2
2Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.0%1
3Non-component Advisories2.0%1
4Suspension2.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 84,192 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Steering0.47% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.23% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.23% per 10K miSuspension0.23% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Steering0.473.9%2
Noise, emissions and leaks0.232.0%1
Non-component advisories0.232.0%1
Suspension0.232.0%1

Mileage Statistics

84,192
Mean
94,697
Median
57,118
25th Percentile
122,271
75th Percentile
3.96% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1993 General Motors Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 66.7% based on 51 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,192 miles on the odometer. With a 33.3% failure rate, the 1993 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1993 General Motors Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With an average mileage of 84,192 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Steering — 3.9% of failures

Steering issues account for 3.9% of MOT failures on 1993 General Motors Unclassified models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 2.0% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1993 General Motors Unclassified models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Non-component advisories — 2.0% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1993 General Motors Unclassified models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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