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J8 GEP

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,459 mi
Last recorded47,459 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body showing corrosion

Offside Rear Lower body showing corrosion

suspension showing corrosion

under body showing corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower body showing corrosion

Offside Rear Lower body showing corrosion

suspension showing corrosion

under body showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight Corrosion on Chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,771 miles

very rusty under car.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,222 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,650 miles

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

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

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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J8 GEP is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J8 GEP, 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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J8 GEP is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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