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J952 CGF

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ952 CGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,328 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r light lens damaged no white light to rear atr time of test.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,131 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door corroded not dangerous to pedestrians or road users at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,128 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door corroded not dangerous to pedestrians or road users at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,940 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake discs slightly poor condition at time of test.

o/s/f door poor condition.

o/s/r light lens poor condition.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,940 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil light flashes up intermittantly. Battery flat. Drivers door excessively corroded. Front brake discs corroded due to vehicle been standing for long period possibly.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil light comming on

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailbox rubber perrished

oil light comming on

Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,232 miles

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test monitor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,262 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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J952 CGF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J952 CGF, 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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J952 CGF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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