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J202 WAN

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,572 mi
Last recorded39,572 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 WAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,572 miles

exhaust hangs low

osr tyre worn

play in track rods

seats poorly fitted

wipers park high

Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,571 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust hangs low

osr tyre worn

play in track rods

seats poorly fitted

wipers park high

Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r position lamps discoloured

Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise battery insecure

advise o/s/r and n/s/r position lamps discoloured

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,109 miles

advise ====== both rear wheels rubbing on inner wheel arches.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

advise ====== both rear wheels rubbing on inner wheel arches.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,995 miles

near side rear tyre side wall perished

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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J202 WAN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J202 WAN, 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 J202 WAN registered?

J202 WAN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 June 1992.

Is J202 WAN safe to buy?

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