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J763 LAY

1971 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 LAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2005 84,867 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 84,867 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J763 LAY is a 1971 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J763 LAY, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J763 LAY registered?

J763 LAY is a 1971 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J763 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J763 LAY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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