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J943 FAS

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,272 mi
Last recorded38,272 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 FAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 38,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wax oiled

Pass 15 May 2024 38,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 36,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,173 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 35,139 miles

Brake cable insecure centre join broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative motors missing from headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 34,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,088 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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J943 FAS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J943 FAS, 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 J943 FAS registered?

J943 FAS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J943 FAS safe to buy?

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