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K790 MOT

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK790 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,609 miles

rear brake imbalence high

Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake imbalence high

Pass 13 Mar 2010 87,765 miles

f/o/s underbonnet forward flitch panel corroded

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

f/o/s underbonnet forward flitch panel corroded

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,014 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 78,917 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r/o/s sill corroded †f/o/s u/bonnet flitch panel slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,917 miles

r/o/s sill corroded †f/o/s u/bonnet flitch panel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,971 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 72,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear n/s bumper loose †f/n/s inner wing slight corrosion

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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K790 MOT is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K790 MOT, 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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K790 MOT is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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