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J244 GMY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 GMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,800 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,540 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamp refectors tarnished

offside front outer c/v gaiter weeping

rear number plate fading

Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

both front headlamp refectors tarnished

offside front outer c/v gaiter weeping

rear number plate fading

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,324 miles

Advise,gearbox oil leak.engine oil leak,cracking o\s\r tyre wall.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 50,324 miles

Advise,gearbox oil leak.engine oil leak,cracking o\s\r tyre wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,233 miles

advise tracking

heavy cracking and scuffing to both rear tyres

n/s/f brake hose perishing

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis member

Fail 16 Apr 2007 48,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise tracking

heavy cracking and scuffing to both rear tyres

n/s/f brake hose perishing

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis member

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,998 miles

oil leak

coolant leaking

heavy cracking to both front & nearside rear tyres

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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J244 GMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J244 GMY, 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 J244 GMY registered?

J244 GMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J244 GMY safe to buy?

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