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J121 YVX

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,203 mi
Last recorded47,203 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 YVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 47,203 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs insecure when jack up, rear coil srings secured with cable ties ,exhuast poorly mounted,welding done to poor standard, o/s/f door slight jagged edges,n/s/r wheel arch temp repair , o/s/f brake pipe slight rust

Fail 6 Apr 2006 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

both front and both rear coil springs insecure on full suspension travel

exhaust fouling rear subframe

front exhaust mounting removed

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cable fouling fuel pipe

lower edge of o/s door corroded

n/s/r outer wheelarch corroded

underside rusty and weak in places

Fail 12 Dec 2005 47,153 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

front and rear coil springs insecure on full suspension travel

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cable fouling rubber fuel pipe

lower edge of o/s door corroded

n/s/r outer wheelarch corroded

underside rusty and weak in places

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 YVX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J121 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

J121 YVX is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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