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J282 RFD

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 RFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 78,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear light lens damaged but not revealing white light

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear coil spring top mountings

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 2 May 2014 78,166 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear light lens damaged but not revealing white light

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear coil spring top mountings

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 70,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear lamp damaged but not revealing white light

Fail 15 May 2013 70,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear lamp damaged but not revealing white light

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 May 2012 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside rear top spring mounting/ seat

offside headlamp aim on minimum and will not adjust

Fail 15 May 2012 61,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside rear top spring mounting/ seat

offside headlamp aim on minimum and will not adjust

rear tyres very perished

Pass 20 May 2011 60,234 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,234 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 54,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,727 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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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J282 RFD is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J282 RFD, 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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J282 RFD is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 May 1992.

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