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K821 XRJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

rear seat(s) missing at the time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

rear seat(s) missing at the time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,750 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid dirty

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

engine oil leaks

front registration plate delaminating

Fail 31 May 2011 37,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

brake fluid dirty

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

engine oil leaks

front registration plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,830 miles

o/s/r tyre wall has slight cracking

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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K821 XRJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc 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 K821 XRJ, 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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K821 XRJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 December 1992.

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