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J976 DWV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,504 mi
Last recorded33,504 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,504 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tie rod fouling on engine

Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tie rod fouling on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,355 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,355 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 26,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 26,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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
Full Vauxhall Nova reliability report

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J976 DWV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J976 DWV, 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 J976 DWV registered?

J976 DWV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J976 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J976 DWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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