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J879 PDE

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 PDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,014 miles

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 31,591 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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J879 PDE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J879 PDE, 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 J879 PDE registered?

J879 PDE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is J879 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J879 PDE shows 4 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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