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J21 UNY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 UNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,926 miles

Roll cage fitted to car used for event work.

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,754 miles

Car used for motor sport

Front tyres have marking on side wall Suitable for competion use only

Nearside rear hub cap missing

Sparco seats fitted to front Ricco full harnes seat belts fitted to front Roll gage fitted Rear seats not usable .rear seat belts remooved

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,182 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 91,127 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,894 miles

brake balance on 25% [max amount allowed]

Fail 4 Jun 2007 89,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some play in n/s susp top mount when jacked up

Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,054 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J21 UNY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J21 UNY, 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 J21 UNY registered?

J21 UNY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J21 UNY safe to buy?

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