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K626 UBU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,262 mi
Last recorded19,262 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK626 UBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 19,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 19,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 19,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 19,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 18,995 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind fuel pump area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,673 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2016 18,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,210 miles

NF Front flexi cracked

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,084 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight noise from NS Front wheel bearing & NS Rear hub

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,343 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust corroded

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 110,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 106,601 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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K626 UBU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 K626 UBU, 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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What year was K626 UBU registered?

K626 UBU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K626 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K626 UBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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