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K944 RKO

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

5,467 mi
Last recorded5,467 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK944 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 5,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,106 miles

offside front inner wing/chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2011 98,104 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

offside front inner wing/chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Feb 2011 98,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,020 miles

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches + o/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,824 miles

Front brake disks worn.

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside rear brakepipe slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,805 miles

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

Front brake disks worn.

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside rear brakepipe slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,135 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,431 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,431 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,561 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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K944 RKO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K944 RKO, 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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K944 RKO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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