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J891 PPC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 PPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harnesses fitted ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harnesses fitted ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 98,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flex brake hose. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle oil cooler pipes. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,809 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,809 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

WELD REPAIRS TO REAR CHASSIES POOR

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

operartion of parking brake poor

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,405 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

operartion of parking brake poor

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,032 miles

n/s/r seat belt inoperative

o/s/r s/absorber damp

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

engine running rough

exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

engine running rough

exhaust leak from manifold area

n/s/r seat belt inoperative

o/s/r s/absorber damp

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,032 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak front

o/s/r disc worn inner

steering rack worn

Fail 14 Nov 2007 77,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak front

o/s/r disc worn inner

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 75,537 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J891 PPC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J891 PPC, 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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J891 PPC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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