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J967 LOD

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ967 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,845 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/R tyre perishing on both inner & outer side walls

O/S/F position light dim

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front coil springs corroded

both front headlights slightly insecure

both front inner wings corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,845 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/R tyre perishing on both inner & outer side walls

O/S/F position light dim

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front headlights slightly insecure

both front inner wings corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2008 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer wall but not excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,914 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 87,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,383 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J967 LOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J967 LOD, 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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J967 LOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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