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J889 EVH

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 EVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,991 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 74,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,139 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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J889 EVH is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J889 EVH, 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 J889 EVH registered?

J889 EVH is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J889 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J889 EVH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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