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J312 PFJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,031 mi
Last recorded24,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 PFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 24,031 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 23,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 21,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,754 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 9 Oct 2008 16,744 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,671 miles

rear seats removed

steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2007 9,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 96,603 miles

new sills fitted unable to see weld due to edges filled over

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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J312 PFJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J312 PFJ, 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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J312 PFJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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