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J204 YCG

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 YCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 90,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath chassis on car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,583 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2014 66,835 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 64,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 62,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre wearin g thin on inside edge 2.mm

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,982 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,982 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 500,094 miles

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

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

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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J204 YCG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J204 YCG, 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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J204 YCG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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