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J254 SNE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,511 mi
Last recorded3,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 SNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 3,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle is Undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2025

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle is Undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2019 2,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 May 2019 2,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure rear seat back rests (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 2,907 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 2,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 2,082 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 2,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light too white (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour too white (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in offside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,132 miles

rear exhaust box coroded holed and slightly blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,293 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,929 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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J254 SNE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J254 SNE, 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 J254 SNE registered?

J254 SNE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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