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J971 NDB

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 NDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,209 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s n/s front inner wings starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,203 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s n/s front inner wings starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,450 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

rear spring top mountains starting to corrode

Fail 29 Apr 2008 85,450 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

rear spring top mountains starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,410 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all floor panles chasie rails rear spring hangers all starting to corrode surface rust hand brake cable starting to corrode

Fail 27 Feb 2007 85,379 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake cable starting to corrode. †inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrrode

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †rear spring hangers starting to corrode. †front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,238 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all body panles floor panles inner wings wheel arches rear inner wings all in poor condition surface rust

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all body panles floor panles inner wings wheel arches rear inner wings all in poor condition surface rust

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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 NDB is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J971 NDB, 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 NDB is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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