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J169 LCR

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,063 mi
Last recorded47,063 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 LCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,063 miles

chassis rails corroding

play in steering

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

chassis rails corroding

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,179 miles

all welding heavily undersealed

inner/outer sills/chassis rails/floor pans/inner wings have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,161 miles

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

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

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

inner/outer sills/chassis rails/floor pans/inner wings have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,493 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,318 miles

heavy engine oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2006 18,318 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

play in steering rack

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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J169 LCR is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J169 LCR, 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 J169 LCR registered?

J169 LCR is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J169 LCR safe to buy?

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