MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear 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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear beam bushes worn
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J305 BWB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J305 BWB, 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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J305 BWB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 June 1992.
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