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J198 TTF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,088 mi
Last recorded98,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 TTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,088 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,401 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,319 miles

2500cc engine fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyres fitted to rear axle are different size to ones fitted to front axle

Fail 30 Jan 2015 5,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

2500cc engine fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyres fitted to rear axle are different size to ones fitted to front axle

Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,683 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside headlamp beam adveresly affected

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

Offside headlamp beam affected

Radiator grille missing

Registration plate bulb discoloured

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,471 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,471 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,747 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2007 81,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance

slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,303 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished.

Corrosion to rear exhaust section.

Some corrosion around structure place's

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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J198 TTF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J198 TTF, 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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J198 TTF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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