CarVerify

Free Car Check

J26 HMU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1367cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,749 mi
Last recorded80,749 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 HMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,749 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 80,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 79,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 79,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,495 miles

some corrosion in inner front wheel arches

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 74,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,203 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
Full Vauxhall Nova reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J26 HMU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J26 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J26 HMU?

You can check the full history of J26 HMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J26 HMU registered?

J26 HMU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J26 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 HMU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J26 HMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J26 HMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.