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J27 FMB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 FMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,996 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,366 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,542 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,519 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe is perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,795 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,521 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 85,501 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,444 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 14,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 May 2008 14,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 12,212 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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J27 FMB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J27 FMB, 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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J27 FMB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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