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J888 ROS

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,227 mi
Last recorded20,227 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ROS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,227 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 20,214 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 20,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 19,640 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,421 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 19,421 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 18,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,308 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,169 miles

N/s/f brake has been binding and hot

Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,998 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished in the treads.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 17,662 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 16,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,988 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 15,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 14,285 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort low

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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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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What year was J888 ROS registered?

J888 ROS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J888 ROS safe to buy?

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