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K690 RLE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK690 RLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,084 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,866 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front cv boot is a stick together boot and is coming unstuck

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,593 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,952 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 52,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K690 RLE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K690 RLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K690 RLE registered?

K690 RLE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is K690 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K690 RLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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