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K991 LAB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,060 mi
Last recorded39,060 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,060 miles

n/s/f tyre borderline pass

slight play in steering rack

surface corrostion rear spring mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre borderline pass

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,317 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

general vehicle condition poor

n/s/r door

Pass 20 Aug 2005 27,545 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 27,545 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine oil leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s rack

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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K991 LAB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel 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 K991 LAB, 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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K991 LAB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K991 LAB safe to buy?

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