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K891 SFK

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,379 mi
Last recorded14,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 SFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,379 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 13,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

both front and O/S/R brake flexi-hose perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 95,901 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

O/S/R flexi-hose perrished

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 84,831 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,536 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 74,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,581 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K891 SFK is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K891 SFK, 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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K891 SFK is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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