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J894 MDF

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,447 mi
Last recorded42,447 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 42,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills and chassis slightly corroded

Offside inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 42,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills and chassis slightly corroded

Offside inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,287 miles

Bulkhead under battery corroded

Nearside front cv boot twisted

Offside front nner wing corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,940 miles

o/s rear lower body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,557 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake hoses deterioated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,164 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,087 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,002 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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J894 MDF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J894 MDF, 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 J894 MDF registered?

J894 MDF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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