MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake pedal travel long, performance not affected
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer/inner sill axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
service brake pedal travel long, performance not affected
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass leg by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
no brake servo fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel when on full steering lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint pinch bolt loose (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leak
Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J208 AHH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J208 AHH, 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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J208 AHH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 February 1992.
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