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K791 YMJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK791 YMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 111,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,822 miles

both front tyres close to outer wheel arches

handbrake cables close to rear coil springs, and main cable to exhaust

o/side rear outer tyre wall damaged

rear tyres very close on rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Jun 2008 11,822 miles

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front tyres close to outer wheel arches

handbrake cables close to rear coil springs, and main cable to exhaust

o/side rear outer tyre wall damaged

rear tyres very close on rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Aug 2005 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear foot brake effort lower than offside (overall effort ok)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 78,704 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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K791 YMJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K791 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 K791 YMJ registered?

K791 YMJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K791 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K791 YMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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