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J226 HHY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,547 mi
Last recorded71,547 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 HHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 71,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 71,324 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 71,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 69,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 69,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 69,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,823 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 67,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,526 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

inner arches corroded

inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,691 miles

hand brake cable touching exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,691 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blow from front pipe to mid join

park brake cable touching exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,939 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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J226 HHY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J226 HHY, 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 J226 HHY registered?

J226 HHY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J226 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 HHY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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