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J320 URX

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 URX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,421 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,408 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,829 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 80,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,662 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,401 miles

Exhaust system very close to fuel tank and handbrake cables (newly fitted).

Quick release steering wheel fitted, slight movement on column splines.

exhaust noisy

general chassis and vehicle undercarriage becoming corroded.

offside front cross member and chassis corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 26,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

General condition of vehicle chassis, undercarrige and cross members are heavily rusted.

modified steering wheel fitted (quick release) has slight play on upper steering column splines

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play on modified steering wheel.

vehicle under carriage rusty and well plated.

Fail 29 May 2013 22,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play on modified fitted steering wheel.

vehicle undercarriage rusty and well plated.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,521 miles

general uhder body corrosion chassis legs floor panels front and rear

Fail 14 May 2012 21,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all wheel arches corroded

general under body corrosion centre bonnet cut outs loose

Pass 9 Sep 2010
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,137 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 15,137 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,739 miles

Side skirts fitted at time of test so not able to inspect outter sills fully

Slight movement in nearside steering rack knuckle

Fail 11 Dec 2007 10,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Side skirts fitted at time of test so not able to inspect outter sills fully

Slight movement in nearside steering rack knuckle

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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J320 URX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J320 URX, 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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J320 URX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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