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J894 SMO

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,711 miles

ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED

SILLS CORRODED AT REAR BY WHEEL ARCH

Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,711 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED

SILLS CORRODED AT REAR BY WHEEL ARCH

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,474 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

OIL LEAK.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre wall cut.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre wall cut.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,655 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked.

o/s/r tyre rounded.

oil leak.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s/r lamp cracked.

o/s/r tyre rounded.

oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,213 miles

exhaust corroded.

slight oil leak.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,213 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,363 miles

Oil leak

tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 5 Aug 2010 59,612 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,612 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,577 miles

oil leak.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,577 miles

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,444 miles

exhaust rusty.

oil leak.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,182 miles

front nos plate cracked

tyre walls starting to seperate

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 SMO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J894 SMO, 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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J894 SMO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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