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J340 SPE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 SPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 81,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screen chipped oil leak n/s/f sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,474 miles

both rear inner wheel arches rusty + holed not in perscribed area

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner wheel arches rusty + holed not in perscribed area

Pass 8 May 2007 76,719 miles

adv light corrosion around n/s inner flitch †and front cross member †adv play in rear wheel bearings †adv slight lift in o/s lower ball joint †adv slight cracking in front brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2006 71,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 71,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 SPE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J340 SPE, 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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J340 SPE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J340 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J340 SPE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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