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J181 GDM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,057 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,057 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery tray is corroded.

offside front under wing is corroded.

tax disc in wiper sweep.

wiper blades effectiveness poor.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 73,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front under wing corroded

tax holder well into wiper sweep

wipers poor

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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J181 GDM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J181 GDM, 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 J181 GDM registered?

J181 GDM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J181 GDM safe to buy?

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