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K73 UWL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,322 mi
Last recorded27,322 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 UWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,322 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills and front and rear chassi and rear spring mount point

Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 14,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K73 UWL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K73 UWL, 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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What year was K73 UWL registered?

K73 UWL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 September 1992.

Is K73 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K73 UWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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