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PT 40

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,566 mi
Last recorded50,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT 40
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 50,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 50,563 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 50,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,584 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2011 63,584 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,477 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 62,477 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,517 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 57,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 57,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

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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PT 40 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PT 40, 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 PT 40 registered?

PT 40 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for PT 40 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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