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K838 CRD

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,657 mi
Last recorded52,657 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 CRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advanced corrosion to both front inner arches

Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,386 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advanced corrosion to both front inner arches

Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,073 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 24,073 miles

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

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

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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K838 CRD is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K838 CRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K838 CRD registered?

K838 CRD is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 December 1992.

Is K838 CRD safe to buy?

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