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J258 YWB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 YWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,221 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 71,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 13,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 13,842 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s anti roll bar fouling the gearbox

oil leak

radiator insecure

unable to check outer sills due to bodykit

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,426 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2009 95,400 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 90,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2007

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)

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 YWB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YWB, 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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J258 YWB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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