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J36 TFL

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 TFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,827 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,817 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 24,817 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J36 TFL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J36 TFL, 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 J36 TFL registered?

J36 TFL is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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