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J138 URE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,795 mi
Last recorded80,795 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 URE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,720 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack mouting bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2014 95,719 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack mouting bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 90,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2006 85,773 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust loud

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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J138 URE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J138 URE, 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 J138 URE registered?

J138 URE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J138 URE safe to buy?

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