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J881 DEX

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 DEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,089 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,516 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,990 miles

slight corrision on both rear wheel arches

slight corrision on nearside rear sill

Fail 30 Aug 2006 68,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,652 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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J881 DEX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J881 DEX, 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 J881 DEX registered?

J881 DEX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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