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J250 KNL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 126,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 101,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

exhaust welded and situated low

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle undersealed

welding repairs

Fail 16 May 2011 101,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

exhaust welded and situated low

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle undersealed

welding repairs

Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,527 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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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J250 KNL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J250 KNL, 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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J250 KNL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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