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J306 HHY

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,042 mi
Last recorded28,042 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 HHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 28,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,518 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 25,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 24,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,172 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 4,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,408 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 96,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 86,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 86,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 72,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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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J306 HHY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J306 HHY, 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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J306 HHY is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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