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J25 NOV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 42,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,558 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front mount/ stabilizer has worn bush but not resulting in excessive play

offside rear sill(at lower arch) has corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2010 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 22,238 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J25 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J25 NOV, 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 J25 NOV registered?

J25 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J25 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 NOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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