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J273 SBM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 56,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 56,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,823 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,823 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

exhaust chaffing parking cable

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,818 miles

suspesion has mods

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Modified suspension fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated but not affecting light output or beam pattern

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

modified exhaust system fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Modified suspension fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated but not affecting light output or beam pattern

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

modified exhaust system fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Modified exhaust system fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated but not affecting light output or beam pattern

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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J273 SBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J273 SBM, 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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J273 SBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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