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J982 CGC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,691 mi
Last recorded14,691 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 CGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,691 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 14,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,459 miles

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKES RECORDING LOW EFFORT

N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R TYRES ARE CRACKED & JUST ON LIMITS ADVISE NEW TYRES

Fail 27 Jun 2012 13,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKES RECORDING LOW EFFORT

N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R TYRES ARE CRACKED & JUST ON LIMITS ADVISE NEW TYRES

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,811 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 8,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,268 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 7,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,878 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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J982 CGC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J982 CGC, 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 J982 CGC registered?

J982 CGC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J982 CGC safe to buy?

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