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K854 YHB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 YHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 85,123 miles

few areas of corrosion including brake lines under bonnet

some form of filter in near side front arch both pipes deterated not conected

Fail 17 Apr 2010 85,123 miles

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

few areas of corrosion including brake lines under bonnet

some form of filter in near side front arch both pipes deterated not conected

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,510 miles

front chassis legs corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed

n/s/r sill to arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,480 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seat wont tip forward to allow access to rear seats

offside outer sill has had a plate welded over corrosion and body filler applied at bottom of quarter panel

slight movement in nearside front seat base

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,782 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front wheel bearings slight roughness and noise

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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K854 YHB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K854 YHB, 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 K854 YHB registered?

K854 YHB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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