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K980 WPF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,654 mi
Last recorded2,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK980 WPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 2,654 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both lower arm inner mounting bushes worn

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

greese around offside front hub

movment in rack mountings

offside front door rusty

offside mirror suround missing

oil around steering rack

oil leak

vehicle rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,984 miles

Slight play from both rear wheel bearings

Small corrosion hole on nearside front rail

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,901 miles

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

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

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

Slight play from both rear wheel bearings

Small corrosion hole on nearside front rail

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,863 miles

Oil leak

heavy surface rust on lower edge of offside door

heavy surface rust on nearside front chassis to outrigger

sufrace rust nearside front inner wing to chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,848 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

heavy surface rust on lower edge of offside door

sufrace rust nearside front inner wing to chassis

Fail 8 Oct 2007 80,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,136 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface rust/corrosion to both rear chassis rails

surface rust/corrosion to offside front chassis crossmember by tie rod mounting

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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K980 WPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K980 WPF, 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 K980 WPF registered?

K980 WPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 November 1992.

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