MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wing underbonnet corroding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front bumper ends loose
corrosion offside sill
front panel corroded
noise on transmission when driven
slight uneven reading nsf service brake
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at spring top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner wing underbonnet corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front bumper ends loose
corrosion offside sill
front panel corroded
noise on transmission when driven
park brake cable close to exhaust pipe
slight uneven reading nsf service brake
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front steering rack gaitor and nsf rubber cracking
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis holed around lower suspension arm mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing corroded & cracked around strut mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Several holes in inner wing around strut mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Small hole on chassis outrigger / jacking point - o/s/f (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Bumper ends loose - both sides
light corrosion on both inner wings
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Bumper ends loose - both sides
Spare wheel well holed
light corrosion on both inner wings
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
os door corrosion present
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advise rear wheel arch corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advise rear wheel arch corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J355 KCX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J355 KCX, 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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J355 KCX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 February 1992.
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