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K823 KNJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 97,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 97,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,845 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 84,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 84,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 84,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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K823 KNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K823 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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What year was K823 KNJ registered?

K823 KNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K823 KNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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