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J932 YWR

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ932 YWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 121,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,368 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 119,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 16,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 10,413 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 10,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings play in!!!!!!!!!

main beam tell tale intermitant fault!!!!!

nsr disc corroded (BORDERLINE) !!!!

os inner driveshaft boot loosing grease !!!!!!

rear inner wheel arches next to rear coil springs corroded getting weak!!!!!

slight exhaust blow center joint!!!!!

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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J932 YWR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J932 YWR, 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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J932 YWR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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