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J898 KTA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 KTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 120,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 120,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 114,134 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 114,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gearbox fouling n/s front tie bar. Lap belt missing.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,668 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Jul 2006 112,668 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2005 102,644 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 102,644 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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J898 KTA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J898 KTA, 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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J898 KTA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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