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J221 MKC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,261 mi
Last recorded67,261 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 MKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,938 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front door

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,743 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,279 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,331 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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J221 MKC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J221 MKC, 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 J221 MKC registered?

J221 MKC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J221 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 MKC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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