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J208 AHH

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 AHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 98,105 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 98,051 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 98,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 11,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 2,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 2,908 miles

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.

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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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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