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J863 DAL

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,257 mi
Last recorded29,257 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 DAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,257 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,137 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 29,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

vehicle extensivly undersealed and welded throughout

Fail 29 Oct 2007 29,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

vehicle extensivly undersealed and welded throughout

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,719 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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J863 DAL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J863 DAL, 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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J863 DAL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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