MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
near side front inner cv boot split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s under front seat chassis rail starting to corrode
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s under front seat chassis rail starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
battery tray slightly corroded.
both sides rear chassis corroding by top spring mounts.
rear no plate starting to deteriorate.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J870 PLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J870 PLJ, 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 J870 PLJ registered?
J870 PLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 September 1991.
Is J870 PLJ safe to buy?
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