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J265 PTM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,891 mi
Last recorded29,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 PTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 29,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 29,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 28,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,231 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 28,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested brake pedal excessive travel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 28,225 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,221 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 28,221 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

some corrosion starting to show to centre chassis and sills

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,884 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,330 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 19,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,926 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 12,276 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 7,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 7,425 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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J265 PTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J265 PTM, 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 J265 PTM registered?

J265 PTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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