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J852 MEA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,595 mi
Last recorded37,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 MEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,485 miles

OSR,NSR,NSF TYRE has slight cracks

handbrake tell tale light inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2013 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OSR,NSR,NSF TYRE has slight cracks

handbrake tell tale light inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,237 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,096 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,402 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 30,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J852 MEA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 57,339 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 J852 MEA, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J852 MEA registered?

J852 MEA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J852 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J852 MEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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