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K975 CAN

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,936 mi
Last recorded61,936 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK975 CAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,597 miles

UNDERSIDE HAS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 25 May 2023 61,498 miles

underside has been undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,429 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,148 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise - slight oil leak at engine sump

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,291 miles

N/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

Non standard coil springs and shocks fitted to vehicle all round

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sill cover fitted to nearside sill only

Fail 11 Nov 2011 23,023 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner steering rack arm has play in joint

non standard shock absorbers and coil springs fitted all round

outer sill cover fitted to nearside sill only

Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play nsf steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2010 13,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play nsf steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2009 8,374 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 8,374 miles

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,716 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 6,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,928 miles

stone chips in zone b of swept area not exceeding limits

Pass 22 Sep 2005 1,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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K975 CAN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K975 CAN, 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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K975 CAN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 September 1992.

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