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C92 HKX

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,659 mi
Last recorded48,659 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC92 HKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,659 miles

Corrosion to vehicle, but all jagged edges covered

Fail 10 Apr 2019 48,659 miles

Corrosion to vehicle, but all jagged edges covered

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,096 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,552 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY UNDERSILLED AND GREASED UPPER SIDE TATTY CONDITION AND MOST PANNELS COVERED IN GAFFA TAPE TO CONCEAL HOLES

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

vehicle has been welded and undersilled and gaffa tape applied to outer pannels

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,474 miles

Corrosion to various body panels but nothing structural

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,396 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,396 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,885 miles

drivers door heavily corroded

hole in n/s/f sill panel due to corrosion

o/s sill panel corroded

small pin hole in n/s/f inner c.v boot

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,885 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door heavily corroded

hole in n/s/f sill panel due to corrosion

o/s sill panel corroded

small pin hole in n/s/f inner c.v boot

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,383 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 443,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,873 miles

Corrosion to both front foors, wheel arches and sill panels (None of which affects prescribed areas)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion to both front foors, wheel arches and sill panels (None of which affects prescribed areas)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,457 miles

Corrosion appearing in a lot of places but none is applicable to an M.O.T. failure.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,024 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

hole in o/s inner sill panel (not within 30cm of any M.O.T. related components)

hole to n/s outer sill panel (not within 30cm of any M.O.T. related components)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,688 miles

corrosion to lower part of nearside front wing

corrosion to offside front door

corrosion to offside rear sil area

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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C92 HKX is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 C92 HKX, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C92 HKX registered?

C92 HKX is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C92 HKX safe to buy?

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