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J271 DWU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,280 miles

corrosion to underside sill covers fitted

oil leak engine

rear brake efforts could be better

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,318 miles

both N/S/F and O/S/F inner arches rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in both N/S/F and O/s/F top suspension mount bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,549 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J271 DWU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J271 DWU, 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 J271 DWU registered?

J271 DWU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 July 1992.

Is J271 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J271 DWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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