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J121 JGG

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 JGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 93,269 miles

n/s inner wing corroded

n/s rear chassi corroded

o/s front inner inner arch repair

side skirts fitted

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,269 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

n/s inner wing corroded

n/s rear chassi corroded

o/s front inner inner arch repair

side skirts fitted

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,860 miles

genral corrosion to underside

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,321 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted rollcage mounted on rear floor

Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 12,713 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 8,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

ALL Metal Brake Pipes starting to corrode.

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Due to incorrect Camber angle.

Engine Oil leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J121 JGG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J121 JGG, 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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J121 JGG is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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