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K838 XNM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,255 mi
Last recorded38,255 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 XNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 38,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 38,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,165 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill weak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside outer sill weak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 31,844 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2011 24,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Stonechip in N/S headlight

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 14,684 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 14,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K838 XNM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K838 XNM, 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 K838 XNM registered?

K838 XNM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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