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K859 HMY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

32,833 mi
Last recorded32,833 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 HMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chip in offside headlamp lense

general underbody surface corrosion

some surface corrosion of nearside front inner wing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 32,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chip in offside headlamp lense

general underbody surface corrosion

some surface corrosion of nearside front inner wing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,509 miles

General body corrosion

General underbody surface corrosion

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip in headlamp

Previous welding repairs

Fail 24 Aug 2018 26,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

General body corrosion

General underbody surface corrosion

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip in headlamp

Previous welding repairs

Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,210 miles

chip in off side headlamp lense

general body corrosion

general underbody surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion of near side front inner wing

previous welding repairs

Fail 30 Aug 2017 21,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in off side headlamp lense

general body corrosion

general underbody surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion of near side front inner wing

previous welding repairs

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,453 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 22 Aug 2016 13,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring holder (2.4.A.3)

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,256 miles

front inner arches rusty

inner and outer sill panels rusty

rear arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2015 9,256 miles

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

front inner arches rusty

inner and outer sill panels rusty

rear arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 205 miles

both rear chassis rusty

both rear wheel arches badly repaired

both rear wheel arches rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2013 203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis rusty

both rear wheel arches badly repaired

both rear wheel arches rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,641 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f lower wing rusting

rust under car

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,142 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 80,838 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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K859 HMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K859 HMY, 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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K859 HMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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