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J149 JMW

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,719 mi
Last recorded29,719 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 JMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,719 miles

Brake fluid level low

N/S sill lip damaged

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

Rear brake hose ferrells corroded

Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Underside vehicle braking suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2009 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

poor beam image on headlights

underside of vehicle and all under wheelarch areas muddy

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear brake hose ferrells corroded

Underside vehicle braking,steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,469 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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J149 JMW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J149 JMW, 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 J149 JMW registered?

J149 JMW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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