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K958 MAE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,507 mi
Last recorded26,507 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 MAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 26,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,694 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Note; drivers seat adjuster difficult to return to the 'locked' position

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,178 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 18,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 800 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 965 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,030 miles

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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K958 MAE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K958 MAE, 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 K958 MAE registered?

K958 MAE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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