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K873 RCW

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,627 mi
Last recorded69,627 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 RCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,627 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 62,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,629 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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K873 RCW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc 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 K873 RCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K873 RCW registered?

K873 RCW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 September 1992.

Is K873 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K873 RCW 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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