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K901 SRY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 SRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 38,601 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 38,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,533 miles

Front 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.

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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K901 SRY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K901 SRY?

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What year was K901 SRY registered?

K901 SRY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K901 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 SRY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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