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J97 RRD

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 RRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,228 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not Working (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,183 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose helper spring missing allowing coil to move excessively (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose helper spring missing allowing coil to move excessively (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering valance (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering coil spring mount prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,563 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,563 miles

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

Corrosion nearside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,546 miles

Corrosion near side rear boot floor outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,532 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion near side rear boot floor outside of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,038 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery not clamped down but secure

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,985 miles

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

corrosion nearside and offside front valance

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,985 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside front valance

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,350 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,178 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 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

bodywork in poor condition

both front outer CV boots starting to perish

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight movement to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,428 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,410 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
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J97 RRD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J97 RRD, 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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J97 RRD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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