MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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)
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
both rear inner wheel arches rusty + holed not in perscribed area
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J340 SPE registered?
J340 SPE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 March 1992.
Is J340 SPE safe to buy?
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