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J971 LDV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,222 mi
Last recorded44,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 LDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,222 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2009 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel tank breather hose split,but not leaking

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 May 2008 39,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 39,801 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,894 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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J971 LDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J971 LDV, 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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J971 LDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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