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J211 YCG

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 YCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack mount

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,937 miles

radial cracking four by tyres advise/att

Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,928 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 YCG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

J211 YCG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J211 YCG safe to buy?

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