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J285 MCK

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 MCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,250 miles

1 front number plate cracked †2 play in both rear wheel bearings †3 nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge †4 rear tyres cracking on side walls and in tread †5 tickover fast †6 offside rear brake reading slightly low

Fail 27 Jan 2007 60,250 miles

1 front number plate cracked †2 play in both rear wheel bearings †3 nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge †4 rear tyres cracking on side walls and in tread †5 tickover fast †6 offside rear brake reading slightly low

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 57,198 miles

pads not checked †handbrake cable rusting †brake pipes rusting †

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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J285 MCK is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J285 MCK, 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 J285 MCK registered?

J285 MCK is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J285 MCK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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