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J359 FCL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,115 mi
Last recorded71,115 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,322 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,322 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,062 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,010 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,125 miles

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,990 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 62,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,575 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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J359 FCL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J359 FCL, 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 J359 FCL registered?

J359 FCL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is J359 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J359 FCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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