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J127 URF

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,927 mi
Last recorded42,927 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,927 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

emissions printer failed

front no.plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,138 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING OF CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOOR OF CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,381 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

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

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 7,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

2 X CHIPS ON SCREEN IN ZONE A

HEAVY CORROSION AROUND REAR SPRING MOUNTS

HEAVY UN DER BODY CORROSION

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS CORRODING BAD

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,567 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring 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)

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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J127 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J127 URF, 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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J127 URF is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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