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J166 URE

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,672 mi
Last recorded9,672 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 URE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 9,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,633 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 100,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,444 miles

front and rear tyres perrished

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sil

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,189 miles

All four tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 27 May 2010 32,922 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,259 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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J166 URE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J166 URE, 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 J166 URE registered?

J166 URE is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J166 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J166 URE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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