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J183 SPH

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,132 mi
Last recorded31,132 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 SPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

audio equipment in boot insecure

eml illumnated

windscreen damaged outside zone A

Fail 29 Jun 2015 27,278 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

audio equipment in boot insecure

eml illuminated

Pass 20 May 2014 32,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,273 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 31,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 30,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,379 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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J183 SPH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J183 SPH, 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 J183 SPH registered?

J183 SPH is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J183 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J183 SPH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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