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J880 GMC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,518 mi
Last recorded6,518 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 GMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 6,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 4,048 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 3,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,643 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,901 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 78,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,535 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 73,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 68,969 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise chip in w/screen

Pass 31 May 2009 66,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 65,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2008 63,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,707 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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J880 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J880 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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J880 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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