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J243 NVV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 68,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to fuel tank

Distortion to offside rear chassis rail

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 67,862 miles

All tyres close fit to bodywork

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear brakes need inspection

Surface corrosion to all suspension units

Pass 12 May 2010 66,493 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear coil spring upper seat area repaird by welding

Surface corrosion to front suspension unite

Surface corrosion to outter body sills

Fail 10 May 2010 66,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear coil spring upper seat area repaird by welding

Surface corrosion to front suspension unite

Surface corrosion to outter body sills

Pass 5 May 2009 64,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,918 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 61,673 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 61,620 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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J243 NVV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J243 NVV, 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 J243 NVV registered?

J243 NVV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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