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J908 HNL

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,533 mi
Last recorded48,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 HNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 48,533 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front and 2 main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

underbody and rear axle corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 46,952 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember, also into front arch. suspension component mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember, also into front arch. suspension component mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap loosely fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front and 2 main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

underbody and rear axle corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2022 46,850 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,385 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,996 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 45,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,541 miles

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

n/s mirrow missing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s mirrow missing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,580 miles

all brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 39,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,760 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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J908 HNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J908 HNL, 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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J908 HNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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