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J251 OFJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 OFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 77,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,389 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 75,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 75,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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J251 OFJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J251 OFJ, 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 J251 OFJ registered?

J251 OFJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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