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K686 FTW

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 FTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 38,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy [big bore] n/s front inner wing holed

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,350 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 87,053 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,001 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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K686 FTW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K686 FTW, 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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K686 FTW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 December 1992.

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