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K789 YMJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,245 mi
Last recorded18,245 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 YMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,245 miles

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

nearside front tyre is badly perished

off side front inner wing is corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,245 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre is badly perished

off side front inner wing is corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,017 miles

slight play in seat still

Fail 13 Jan 2007 8,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006
Fail 13 Feb 2006

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K789 YMJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K789 YMJ, 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 K789 YMJ registered?

K789 YMJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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