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J211 REA

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 REA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,699 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 99,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,516 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 88,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,880 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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J211 REA is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J211 REA, 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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What year was J211 REA registered?

J211 REA is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J211 REA safe to buy?

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