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J945 OBW

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,068 miles

knock from steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,068 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

knock from steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,316 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,463 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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J945 OBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J945 OBW, 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 J945 OBW registered?

J945 OBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J945 OBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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