MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Oil leak engine oil ()
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
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)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front lower panel behind bumper corroded - not structural or load bearing
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)
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
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.
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
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)
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)
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.
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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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