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J355 DYJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,133 mi
Last recorded77,133 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 DYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,133 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,133 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,887 miles

small hole in rear silencer

Fail 11 Mar 2008 73,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small hole in rear silencer

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,494 miles

clutch getting near end of life.

slight exhaust blow on rear section.

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 70,494 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

N/S/F inner wheelarch corroded + holed.

Various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle.

clutch getting near end of life.

slight blow on rear exhaust.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,307 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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J355 DYJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J355 DYJ, 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 J355 DYJ registered?

J355 DYJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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