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J356 PPP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,720 mi
Last recorded46,720 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 PPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lowered suspension alround

wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,703 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,493 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 34,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,849 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,378 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 31,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,355 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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J356 PPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J356 PPP, 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 J356 PPP registered?

J356 PPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J356 PPP safe to buy?

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