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J356 SPF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,754 mi
Last recorded86,754 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 SPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,754 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Service brakes performance only just passes at 52%.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 86,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 81,039 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 81,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre tread worn inside edge on 1.6mm.

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 SPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J356 SPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J356 SPF registered?

J356 SPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J356 SPF safe to buy?

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