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J248 TBM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 73,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 73,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,718 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 72,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 67,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 coil springs are corroded.

front chassis at n/s and o/s has corrosion.

front inner wings are slightly corroded.

front top suspention mounting areas both n/s and o/s have slight corrosion.

n/s and o/s sills are corroded in several areas.

rear brake need adjusting.

rear chassis area both n/s and o/s has slight corrosion.

rear valence has slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,577 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 22,674 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 21,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake performance low

slight knock in steering rack

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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J248 TBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J248 TBM, 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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J248 TBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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