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J247 JEU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

83,537 mi
Last recorded83,537 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 JEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,537 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 83,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 83,170 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2006

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 80,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 80,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J247 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J247 JEU, 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 J247 JEU registered?

J247 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J247 JEU safe to buy?

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