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K62 JGU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,994 mi
Last recorded59,994 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK62 JGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,369 miles

Both front indicator lens damaged but not affecting light output

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F wing slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brakes have a 20% imbalance

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 43,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front indicator lens damaged but not affecting light output

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F wing slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brakes have a 20% imbalance

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,235 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine idle speed is just below the upper limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,643 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 33,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K62 JGU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K62 JGU, 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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K62 JGU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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