MOT Status
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20,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front Cross member not welded on ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top/inner wing inner and outer sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top/inner wing inner and outer sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor/sill edges and chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlight adjuster on o/s doesn't work (come apart)
N/s/f brake has been binding and hot
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s/f brake has been binding and hot
all 4 tyres slightly perished in the treads.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r footbrake effort low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J888 ROS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J888 ROS, 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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J888 ROS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J888 ROS safe to buy?
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