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J344 UVP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ344 UVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,635 miles

rear seats/belts not fitted at time of test

wiper not parking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

engine MIL light on

rear seats/belts not fitted at time of test

wiper not parking

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,589 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate not fitted correct position

unable to open tailgate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,464 miles

both rear lower brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

n/s/f brake flexi hose starting to split and perrish

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perrish

o/s/r inner wheel arch behind the shock heavily corroded but not go through

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

n/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perrish

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2009 62,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 62,288 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 54,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,265 miles

oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

movement in offside front shock top

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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J344 UVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J344 UVP, 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 J344 UVP registered?

J344 UVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J344 UVP safe to buy?

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