MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J970 LOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J970 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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What year was J970 LOD registered?
J970 LOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J970 LOD safe to buy?
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