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J880 KFP

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 KFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 66,568 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,889 miles

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

Rear tyres perished.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

O/S/F Flexable brake hose perished and split.

Pass 18 May 2010 54,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 54,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,243 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windscreen

slight rusting rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,177 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 KFP is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KFP, 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 J880 KFP registered?

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

Is J880 KFP safe to buy?

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