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K990 VJO

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 VJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 84,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

chassis heavily holed and corroded in places

corrosion on doors and body

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,393 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 80,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,765 miles

Both rear seat belts slow to recoil.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear chassis starting to corrode.

Slight play in steering column top bearing.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,775 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 72,775 miles

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode.

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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K990 VJO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K990 VJO, 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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K990 VJO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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