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K94 RCP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,777 mi
Last recorded10,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK94 RCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 10,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 10,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 10,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 10,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,708 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,705 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed trim (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front door corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 10,705 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill stitch welded not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill stitch welded no seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed trim (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front door corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 10,695 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,662 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 10,656 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 10,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,531 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 10,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 10,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 10,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 10,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,370 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 10,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,034 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (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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K94 RCP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K94 RCP, 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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K94 RCP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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