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J987 NFJ

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 NFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,181 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 78,171 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corosion on front crossmember

corosion on n/s/f inner wing

corosion on rear spring mounts

small cracks on rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2007 66,470 miles

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

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

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

corosion on front crossmember

small cracks on rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2006 61,639 miles

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

front & rear no plates slightly disfigerd

Fail 4 May 2006 61,639 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front & rear no plates slightly disfigerd

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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J987 NFJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J987 NFJ, 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 J987 NFJ registered?

J987 NFJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 November 1991.

Is J987 NFJ safe to buy?

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