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K947 XOC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,531 mi
Last recorded24,531 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 XOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,531 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system touching body.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats removed.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,013 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust system touching body.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats removed.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,922 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 13,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,955 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 86,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 82,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 82,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around battery tray offside rear tyre cracking

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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K947 XOC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K947 XOC, 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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What year was K947 XOC registered?

K947 XOC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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