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J224 GWV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 GWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,242 miles

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

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,718 miles

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

Oil leak

osr wheel arch starting to corrode

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

signs of an old fuel leak at tank

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,835 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

signs of an old fuel leak at tank

Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,735 miles

as test number 234232916457

Fail 22 Apr 2006 55,735 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of an old fuel leak at tank

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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J224 GWV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J224 GWV, 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 J224 GWV registered?

J224 GWV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J224 GWV safe to buy?

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