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J250 UFL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 UFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,168 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

surface rust/misting of oil/black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,684 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated & emits slight black smoke during acceleration

surface rust/black paint coating/misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emits slight black smoke during acceleration (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust under the vehicle and black paint coating and on some componants

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,696 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,024 miles

2 x slight exhaust blow

NS inner CV boot perished

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

Stonechip in NSF Headlight

Stonechip in Zone A

Stonechip in front plate

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,454 miles

Front plate stoneschipped and scuffed

OSR wheel slightly out of shape

Slight blow from exhaust

Slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,582 miles

2x slight exhaust blows

Auxbelt cracking

Exhaust poorly mount and in poor condition

Front brake pads low

Front number plate chipped

Front wiper blades splitting

NSF flexi hose painted

NSR brake pipe rusty rusty near clip

Rear arches poor

Sills rusty

Slight bind to NSR wheel

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Slight play on NSF top mount

Stone chip in Zone B

Sump gasket leaking slightly

Very slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,582 miles

2x slight exhaust blows

Auxbelt cracking

Exhaust poorly mount and in poor condition

Front brake pads low

Front number plate chipped

Front wiper blades splitting

NSF flexi hose painted

NSR brake pipe rusty rusty near clip

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear arches poor

Sills rusty

Slight bind to NSR wheel

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Slight play on NSF top mount

Stone chip in Zone B

Sump gasket leaking slightly

Very slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,260 miles

Slight movement in front strut top mounts, Slight play in os track rod.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,764 miles

slightcorrosion on inner and outer sills on near side and offside

Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 45,941 miles

Centre Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 UFL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UFL, 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 J250 UFL registered?

J250 UFL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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