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J247 SKX

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 SKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 63,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 62,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,039 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,033 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,031 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

waterpump appears to have a very slow leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 47,820 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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J247 SKX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J247 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

J247 SKX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J247 SKX safe to buy?

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