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K732 FRC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

46,784 mi
Last recorded46,784 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK732 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,784 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most of underside of vehicle highly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

lower edge of all doors and rear wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,761 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most of underside of vehicle highly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

lower edge of all doors and rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,560 miles

Most of underside of vehicle badly corroded

brake servo possibly not giving full assistance

Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing, rear of strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Most of underside of vehicle badly corroded

brake servo possibly not giving full assistance

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,469 miles

Both rear tyres fine perishing cracks inner sidewalls

Excessive corrosion on bottom of both nearside doors taped over

Extensive corrosion on front & rear suspension & chassis

High rear brake imbalance

Petrol smell around tank area, no signs of any leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,382 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear wheel arches corroding, bottom of both nearside doors corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,368 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear wheel arches corroding, bottom of both nearside doors corroding

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,767 miles

all suspension scabby

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear wheel arches rusty

lower bobywork quite scabby

slight oil leak possibly sump gasket

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all suspension scabby

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear wheel arches rusty

lower bobywork quite scabby

slight oil leak possibly sump gasket

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,781 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,781 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 37,066 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

deep crack in nearside driveshaft outer cv gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,066 miles

deep crack in nearside driveshaft outer cv gaiter

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,547 miles

front brake balance high

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,547 miles

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

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

front brake balance high

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,895 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 34,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

structure rusty in places

Pass 3 Nov 2007 34,242 miles

structure rusty in places

Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,769 miles

coerrosion forming on drivers door

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,755 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 33,375 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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K732 FRC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 K732 FRC, 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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K732 FRC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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