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J858 GMC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,728 mi
Last recorded38,728 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 GMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,728 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 38,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter small cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,626 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter small cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,905 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small bulge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 30,905 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small bulge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,773 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,773 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,680 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs are worn

Fail 30 Jul 2011 25,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs are worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,921 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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J858 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J858 GMC, 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 J858 GMC registered?

J858 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J858 GMC safe to buy?

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