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J103 SUR

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,317 mi
Last recorded45,317 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 SUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,317 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced corrosion to rear end of o/s outer body sill

corrosion to o/s door

corrsion to front to rear chassiss

o/s/r suspension slightly low!

Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced corrosion to rear end of o/s outer body sill

corrosion to o/s door

corrsion to front to rear chassiss

o/s/r suspension slightly low!

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 42,164 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wiper blades worn

some corrosion to both outer body sills and under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2006 38,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

front brake pads wearing low

slight rubbing to nearside front brake hose

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,271 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

front brake pads wearing low

slight rubbing to nearside front brake hose

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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J103 SUR is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White 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 J103 SUR, 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 J103 SUR registered?

J103 SUR is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J103 SUR safe to buy?

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