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J209 SPJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,017 mi
Last recorded28,017 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 SPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 May 2017 22,619 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 2 May 2017 22,529 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 1458013 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine oil ()

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 May 2016 13,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 13,761 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked in yellow wax (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2015 8,241 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front lower panel behind bumper corroded - not structural or load bearing

Pass 14 May 2014 99,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 90,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in front valance

Fail 7 May 2013 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in front valance

filler has been applied to both rear outer sills/arches, unable to see any welding repairs. corrosion in the area generally, would benefit from further attention.

Pass 8 May 2012 83,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheel arches have been repaired and filled - unable to check under filler - appears sound

hazard switch works with small piece of card jammed into edge - appears to work OK

Pass 17 May 2011 74,774 miles

Effort on nearside rear brake is lower than expected. Advise brake inspection.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2011 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 65,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside front indicator mounting slightly loose.

Offside front tyre treads worn low on inside edge.

Pass 13 May 2009 57,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 44,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 40,047 miles

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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J209 SPJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J209 SPJ, 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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J209 SPJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 April 1992.

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