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K97 YEH

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 YEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 99,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,254 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,252 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,648 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s front to rear fuel pipes corroded

advise play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

advise slight blow on centre to rear exhaust joint

Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,627 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise blow on front to centre exhaust joint

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s front to rear fuel pipes corroded

advise play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,781 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroded at front

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroded at front

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise n/s/r brake slightly binding

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 91,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K97 YEH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K97 YEH, 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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K97 YEH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 October 1992.

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