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K991 XNY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,434 mi
Last recorded66,434 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 XNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 65,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 61,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,485 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,453 miles

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

offside front sear belt reciever cover missing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 59,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt receiver cover missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,602 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,870 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 29,921 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,338 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,627 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,817 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 27,070 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XNY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K991 XNY, 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 K991 XNY registered?

K991 XNY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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