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J951 LKM

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,903 mi
Last recorded90,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 LKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,687 miles

suspension on coilovers

Pass 4 May 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 77,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,248 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,248 miles

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

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

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

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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J951 LKM is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J951 LKM, 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 J951 LKM registered?

J951 LKM is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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