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K773 GUM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK773 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,935 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion covered with tape

Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance when intermittently working (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator not working works intermittently (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars towards inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion covered with tape

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,243 miles

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

general corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside rear tyre cracking heavily on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidwalls

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,718 miles

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

both rear doors corroded

both rear outer body sills corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside front inner body wing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread slightly

offside front tyre cracking on tread slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,565 miles

general corrosion to underside

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,565 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 29 May 2009 57,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,738 miles

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,132 miles

corrosion ns doors and osr door

head lamps tested level 3

inner rear sills, springs carryers corroded

nsr tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2006 55,535 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 55,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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K773 GUM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K773 GUM, 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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K773 GUM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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