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J970 LOD

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 165,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 165,124 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 165,114 miles

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.

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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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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J970 LOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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