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J31 NOV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,350 mi
Last recorded53,350 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,350 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 53,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 53,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 52,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 52,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 51,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,007 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,750 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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J31 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J31 NOV, 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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What year was J31 NOV registered?

J31 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J31 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 NOV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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