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J950 NDB

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 NDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,093 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake survo corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint into first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at lift pump cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2022 47,930 miles

slight blow from exhaust box

Fail 22 Sep 2022 47,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front and rear tyre walls perished

rear wheel inner arches to chassis corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,017 miles

off side front and rear tyre walls perished

rear wheel inner arches to chassis corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,803 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,806 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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J950 NDB is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDB, 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 NDB is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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