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J323 VJB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 VJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,636 miles

wipers split

vehicle miss firing during test

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

idle speed high

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

slight roughness in offside rear hub

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

idle speed high

movement in offside headlamp

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

slight roughness in offside rear hub

stone chip and condensation in offside headlamp

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle miss firing during test

wipers split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

footbrake travel long

front disc's in poor condition

movement in offside headlamp

oil leak

play in front tie bar bushes

rear tyres perished

steering rack gaitors perished

underside of vehicle corroding

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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J323 VJB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J323 VJB, 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 J323 VJB registered?

J323 VJB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J323 VJB safe to buy?

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