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K817 LRV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 LRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 88,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,641 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

centre rear seat belt frayed on very end in unstressed area

front no plate slightly damaged

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf inner wing area has been repaired, this is difficult to determine if satisfactory due to thick underseal

rear of both outer sills corroded but not penetrated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

centre rear seat belt frayed on very end in unstressed area

front no plate slightly damaged

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf inner wing area has been repaired, this is difficult to determine if satisfactory due to thick underseal

rear of both outer sills corroded but not penetrated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 84,368 miles

centre rear belt frayed on end of webbing

exhaust is of non standard type but not considered too noisey

welding repairs carried out have thick underseal applied, unable to determine if these meet standard for MOT.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre rear belt frayed on end of webbing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,887 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel archs in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,389 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,389 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,473 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 69,473 miles

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

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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K817 LRV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K817 LRV, 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 K817 LRV registered?

K817 LRV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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