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K853 GYC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 GYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,930 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 70,914 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2009 65,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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K853 GYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K853 GYC, 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 K853 GYC registered?

K853 GYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K853 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K853 GYC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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