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J214 NBJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 NBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,879 miles

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

Oil leak

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

near side front tyre perished/cracked.

off and n ear side front headlamp units show movement.

off side front tyre perished/cracked and shows a deep split at the tread.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank areas show fluid staining.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

off and near side front tyres perished/cracked.

off and near side rear flexi-brake ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side front flexi-brake hose/caliper show grease contamination.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 54,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank areas show fluid staining.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

off and near side front tyres perished/cracked.

off and near side rear flexi-brake ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side front flexi-brake hose/caliper show grease contamination.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Pass 2 May 2007 53,268 miles

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

Oil leak

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front flexi-brake hose rubber perished.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

near side front tyre perished.

off side front flexi-brake hose shows grease contamination.

off side front tyre perished with deep splits.

off side front wiper blade split.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front flexi-brake hose rubber perished.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

near side front tyre perished.

off side front flexi-brake hose shows grease contamination.

off side front tyre perished with deep splits

off side front wiper blade split.

Pass 2 May 2006 51,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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

damage at near side front headlamp glass.

front shock absorbers weak.

inbalance at rear service brakes increase/decrease.

nail in tyre

near side front flexi-brake hose rubber perished.

near side front,off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished.

near side rear tyre worn uneven

off and near side front inner wings weak due to corrosion.

off and near side sills are weak due to corrosion.

off side front flexi-brake hose shows grease contamination.

off side front outer drive shaft gaiter shows grease contamination.

off side front tyre perished with deep splits.

off side front wiper blade split.

oil leak

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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J214 NBJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J214 NBJ, 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 J214 NBJ registered?

J214 NBJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J214 NBJ safe to buy?

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