MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear 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)
0/S FRONT WING DAMAGED
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
alternator belt perished.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
alternator belt perished.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K871 EKW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 K871 EKW, 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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K871 EKW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1992.
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