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J258 HNP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,748 mi
Last recorded20,748 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 HNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,748 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake cable broke during course of test due to cable strands broken and poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 15,371 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has corrosion around osf door check strap not within prescribed area

vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs these and some brake pipes cannot be correctly assessed due to the liberal use of underseal

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,712 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 10,712 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 508 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 93,922 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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J258 HNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,488cc diesel 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 J258 HNP, 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 J258 HNP registered?

J258 HNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J258 HNP safe to buy?

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