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J200 ASB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,284 mi
Last recorded30,284 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 ASB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 30,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 30,253 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 30,253 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 29,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,211 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 27,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint fitted wrong (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,988 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os front tyre worn on inner edge

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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J200 ASB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J200 ASB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J200 ASB registered?

J200 ASB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is J200 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 ASB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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