MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front To Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode †Offside Front Bonnet Slam Panel Rusting Away †Both Number Plates Deteriorating †Front Brake Pads Wearing Unevenly †Vehicle Rusting in Bonnet Area †Battery Insecure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both number plates deteriorating †front brake pads wearing unevenly
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode †offside front bonnet slam panel rusting away
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J981 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J981 JGL, 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 J981 JGL registered?
J981 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J981 JGL safe to buy?
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