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J148 URF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,571 mi
Last recorded142,571 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2012 142,571 miles

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

slight amount of rust on all wheel arches

Pass 7 Jan 2012 142,571 miles

slight amount of rust on all wheel arches

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,389 miles

both passangers side tyres wearing low

small crack in front no plate

Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,301 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front wiper blades starting to split

slight rust on passangers side outer sill at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,299 miles

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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J148 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J148 URF, 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 J148 URF registered?

J148 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J148 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 URF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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