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K742 BAC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,378 mi
Last recorded34,378 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 BAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2010 12,643 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise car custmized stearing wheel suspension light crosion floor pan

Pass 21 Mar 2010 12,643 miles

advise car custmized stearing wheel suspension light crosion floor pan

Pass 7 Jan 2009 5,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 2,946 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 84,604 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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K742 BAC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K742 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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What year was K742 BAC registered?

K742 BAC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K742 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K742 BAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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