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J310 CYC

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ310 CYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,208 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,932 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,544 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Nov 2015 74,435 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,763 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 56,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,608 miles

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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J310 CYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,367cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J310 CYC, 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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J310 CYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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