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J308 SEW

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,954 mi
Last recorded30,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 SEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres side wall starting to crack

Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,844 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres side wall starting to crack

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres side walls cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 24,248 miles

Brake servo action is poor

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J308 SEW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J308 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J308 SEW registered?

J308 SEW is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J308 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J308 SEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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