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J966 MJO

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 MJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,529 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,529 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,532 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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J966 MJO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J966 MJO, 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 J966 MJO registered?

J966 MJO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J966 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J966 MJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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