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J997 CVO

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 CVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,702 miles

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test

lot of patch all over the to to allow big engine

Sharoe protrudind piece of metal in inner wheel arch of the offside front, not fouling on wheel,

Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,702 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sharoe protrudind piece of metal in inner wheel arch of the offside front, not fouling on wheel,

Pass 11 Apr 2009 90,152 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,713 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,268 miles

general body/under body rust/under body coated with heavy under seal

Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,577 miles

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

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

hand brake cables cannot be seen properly

slight corrosion forming on nearside rear inner wing

slightly poor beam from offside headlight

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,611 miles

hand brake cables cannot be seen properly

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

slight corrosion forming on rear wheel arches

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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J997 CVO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J997 CVO, 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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J997 CVO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 November 1991.

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