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K815 KNJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,693 mi
Last recorded77,693 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK815 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,693 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,414 miles

Backbox rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel touchs gearbox end on full lock

nearside rear babyseat fitted

slight movement in drivers front seat

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,449 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside front outer sills badly damaged and heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre close to gearbox when on full lock

Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

both o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills dented and corroding

both passenger and drivers seat runners worn but base is secure

engine has several oil leaks

n/s/f tyre close to fouling trans on full lock

rear exhaust rubber is splitting

small amount of corrosion to bulk head near to accelerator pedal

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,987 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both o/s and n/sf outer sills have been dented and are corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

oil leak on eng /bell housing area

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,985 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both o/s and n/sf outer sills have been dented and are corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

oil leak on eng /bell housing area

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,793 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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K815 KNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K815 KNJ, 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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K815 KNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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