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J981 LDV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 LDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear arches repaired

tailgate dented offside rear door dented

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING TO REAR

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

SLIGT CORROSION TO REAR WHEEL ARCHES

SPARE TYRE WORN ON EDGE

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 89,097 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING TO REAR

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

SLIGT CORROSION TO REAR WHEEL ARCHES

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,906 miles

OFFISIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,906 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

OFFISIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,735 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SILL TO WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,735 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

OFFSIDE REAR SILL TO WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,066 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,080 miles

n/s rear outer wheel arch is rusting.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 73,379 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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J981 LDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J981 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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J981 LDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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