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J116 MLF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 MLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,201 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,912 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

slight damage to the rear hatch

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,979 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 72,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J116 MLF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J116 MLF, 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 J116 MLF registered?

J116 MLF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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