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J964 EGW

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,720 mi
Last recorded70,720 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ964 EGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyres;; offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

water leak at engine

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,073 miles

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

tyres;; offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

water leak at engine

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,268 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,430 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion appearing along sillpanels and on doors

Pass 6 Oct 2007 65,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion along outer sill panels also underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,324 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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J964 EGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J964 EGW, 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 J964 EGW registered?

J964 EGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 October 1991.

Is J964 EGW safe to buy?

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