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J121 MKB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal sprayed on everything underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,855 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,855 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,770 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,752 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,540 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,540 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,268 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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J121 MKB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J121 MKB, 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 J121 MKB registered?

J121 MKB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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