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K857 SRY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 SRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,394 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer 1/4 pannel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door rotten and sharpe edges

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring bracket,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring bracket, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,301 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch near fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,479 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,413 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,141 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,246 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,848 miles

Brake pipes previously greased (partial inspection only)

Hazzard switch 'off' opperation intermittantly faulty

Offside handbrake cable corroding

Slight perrishing- front brake hoses

Slight play- rear wheel bearings

Some front brake fluctuations

W/screen chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,848 miles

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

Brake pipes previously greased (partial inspection only)

Hazzard switch 'off' opperation intermittantly faulty

Offside handbrake cable corroding

Slight perrishing- front brake hoses

Slight play- rear wheel bearings

Some front brake fluctuations

W/screen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,593 miles

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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K857 SRY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K857 SRY, 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 K857 SRY registered?

K857 SRY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K857 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K857 SRY shows 24 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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