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J340 GCD

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 GCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres slightly perished by age

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre wall perished

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

small cut in offside rear tyre wall

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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J340 GCD 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 75%.

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 J340 GCD, 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 J340 GCD registered?

J340 GCD is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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