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J950 GMC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,742 mi
Last recorded38,742 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 GMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front flexy brake pipe touching driveshaft on steering lock to lock check

Fail 25 Jun 2025 38,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,707 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 37,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 36,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,399 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,056 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,056 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 25,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 25,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,195 miles

offside headlight,reflector is tarnished and beam pattern is vague.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 22,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Nova reliability report

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J950 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J950 GMC, 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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J950 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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