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J324 PDB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,344 mi
Last recorded58,344 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 PDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 58,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 57,896 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2017 56,467 miles

Front bonnet landing panel modified but still intact

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No secondary bonnet safety catch fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 56,464 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bonnet landing panel modified but still intact

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No secondary bonnet safety catch fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all Pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front panel, rear wheel arches o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,865 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,772 miles

advise nearside & offside outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,222 miles

advise nearside & offside outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,951 miles

Both Outer C.V.Boots Perrished?

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,978 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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J324 PDB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J324 PDB, 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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J324 PDB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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