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K805 UPH

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Maroon Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,592 mi
Last recorded13,592 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK805 UPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,592 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Exhaust rear box rear support rubber perishing.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside headlamp beam aim patterns poor and only just visible.

Nearside and offside side lights dim.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,242 miles

Battery insecure

offside front headlamp reflector deterriated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 13,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery insecure

offside front headlamp reflector deterriated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 13,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,769 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,753 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 81,969 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,969 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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K805 UPH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Maroon with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K805 UPH, 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 K805 UPH registered?

K805 UPH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 October 1992.

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