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J197 UMO

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 UMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,669 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

both the nearside and offside rear wheel arch areas are corroded

the nearside front door is corroded

the nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both the nearside and offside rear wheel arch areas are corroded

the nearside front door is corroded

the nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,268 miles

the nearside rear wheel arch is slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,257 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

the nearside rear wheel arch is slighty corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre perished on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,892 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,316 miles

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

Wipers worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 83,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Wipers worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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J197 UMO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J197 UMO, 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 J197 UMO registered?

J197 UMO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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