MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s mirrow missing
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
all brake pipes corroded slightly
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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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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