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J371 HNJ

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ371 HNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,401 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs and front inner wings

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

corrosion to rear chassis legs and front inner wings

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Boot floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Front slam panel corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded and hokled not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on floor, chassis and outer sills.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,479 miles

rear of vehicle structure corroding.Front chassis rails corroding.o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls and treads

Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear of vehicle structure corroding.Front chassis rails corroding.o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls and treads

Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 57,091 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODING AROUND ENGINE MOUNTING AREA

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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J371 HNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J371 HNJ, 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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J371 HNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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