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J237 MLN

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,776 mi
Last recorded56,776 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

o/s/r outer sill and rear wheel arch have slight corrosion

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,776 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

o/s/r outer sill and rear wheel arch have slight corrosion

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,903 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery tray has slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre sightly perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery tray has slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre sightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,872 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracked and perished

damage to n/s/r door

n/s electronic headlamp adjuster in-op

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,673 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 33,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,392 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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J237 MLN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J237 MLN, 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 J237 MLN registered?

J237 MLN is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J237 MLN safe to buy?

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