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J355 KCX

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 KCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,911 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,436 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,247 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,228 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,189 miles

Front Bumper ends loose - both sides

light corrosion on both inner wings

Fail 10 Dec 2014 91,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,746 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,735 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,053 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,211 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,211 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2009 86,713 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 86,713 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,710 miles

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?

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 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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