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J264 TBM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,134 mi
Last recorded47,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ264 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,134 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm is sitting very close to the sub frame

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/collapsed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper locating point (2.4.C.3c)

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

auxiliary belt is worn/deteriorated

both front seats and seat belts are non standard

both rear brakes are slightly binding

engine management light is on

oil leak

rear seats and associated seat belts have been removed

this car is fitted with non standard suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2015 47,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing driveshaft locking pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

engine management light is on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,134 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,134 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Fail 19 Oct 2013 47,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox touching nearside front tie rod

Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,134 miles

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

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox touching nearside front tie rod

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 47,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,557 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 46,080 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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J264 TBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J264 TBM, 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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J264 TBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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