MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
OFFSIDE REAR SILL TO WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY
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
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s rear outer wheel arch is rusting.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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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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