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K738 BAC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

782 mi
Last recorded782 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 BAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 782 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 97,707 miles

Advise Exhaust noise level is just acceptable

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,864 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,488 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 29,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,091 miles

cracks on sidewall of rear o/s tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,857 miles

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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,736 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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K738 BAC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K738 BAC, 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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K738 BAC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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