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J939 ORU

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 ORU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,307 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,213 miles

both rear inner sills/sill endings corroded/thin

Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,025 miles

front brake flexi hoses slight perishing

offside mirror repaired with tape

sill endings slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake flexis slight perishing

rear sill ends starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,963 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 17 Sep 2011 51,963 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,852 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,767 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre/s have perish crack/s

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,231 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,099 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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J939 ORU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J939 ORU, 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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What year was J939 ORU registered?

J939 ORU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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