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K953 ABL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,581 mi
Last recorded12,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 ABL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,581 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

nearside front side light dim

offside rear spring mounting area spliting apart

Fail 8 Jul 2009 12,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

nearside front side light dim

offside rear spring mounting area spliting apart

Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 7,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 4,678 miles

Both front chassis legs corroding.

Both front flexable brake hoses perishing.

Offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Front/rear chassis corroding in places.

Nearside front innerwing corroding near top strut mount.

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 96,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

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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K953 ABL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K953 ABL, 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 K953 ABL registered?

K953 ABL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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