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J909 PPR

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 PPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,780 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,775 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s c/v gaiter leaking grease

o/s h/lamp condensated and reflector in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,712 miles

corrosion to o/s door

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight leakage of grease from o/s c/v gaiter

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,710 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to o/s door

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight leakage of grease from o/s c/v gaiter

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,608 miles

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

slight leakage of grease from o/s c/v gaiter

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,153 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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J909 PPR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J909 PPR, 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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J909 PPR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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