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J243 URF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,280 miles

chip in windscreen out of swept area

Fail 16 Jun 2008 76,280 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

chip in windscreen out of swept area

slight lag nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,749 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,749 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,523 miles

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

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

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 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

J243 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J243 URF safe to buy?

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