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PIA 8880

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,338 mi
Last recorded49,338 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 8880
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 49,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 47,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 14,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear ex box corroded badly

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

rear ex box badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,497 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,920 miles

Battery insecure.

Handbrake raedings slightly imbalanced.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,906 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 11,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hazard switch sticks

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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PIA 8880 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PIA 8880, 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 PIA 8880 registered?

PIA 8880 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is PIA 8880 safe to buy?

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