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B23 NOV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack modified such that the steering is adversely affected jams on full lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,136 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Front suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipe damp strong smell of petrol

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 61,927 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 53,601 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 53,601 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,021 miles

Corrosion to nearside under seal

Corrosion to offside under seal

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside wing mirror unit insecure

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,020 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to nearside under seal

Corrosion to offside under seal

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside wing mirror unit insecure

Offside side repeater cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,112 miles

eml on

oil leak

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

eml on

oil leak

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,021 miles

corosion to exhaust front pipe / slight blows from centre silencer and rear silencer

corosion to n/s outer sill

corosion to rear wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded and flaking

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear sidelight slightly affected by indicator

oil leak

various corrosion along nearside outer sill

various corrosion spots across chassis

Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel arches corroded and flaking

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear sidelight slightly affected by indicator

oil leak

various corrosion along nearside outer sill

various corrosion spots across chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,169 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

both front brake hoses perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion around offside front strut mounting

offside front outer sill corroded

oil leak

various corrosion spots on nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,762 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating

oil leak

some movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms inner bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,762 miles

corosion to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating

oil leak

some movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms inner bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,395 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,693 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,693 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,365 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 3 Mar 2009 421,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,696 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

oil leak

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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B23 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 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 B23 NOV, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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