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J963 FHU

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ963 FHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,892 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,890 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2011 88,646 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 88,060 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear tyres perished

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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J963 FHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J963 FHU, 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 J963 FHU registered?

J963 FHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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