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K905 GVG

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK905 GVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 32,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,318 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 32,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 32,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,797 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 31,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,739 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at bottom (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,499 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,062 miles

tyres cracking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,946 miles

all tyres cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,683 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,643 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,418 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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K905 GVG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K905 GVG, 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 K905 GVG registered?

K905 GVG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K905 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K905 GVG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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