MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J997 DTS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 J997 DTS, 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 J997 DTS registered?
J997 DTS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 October 1991.
Is J997 DTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J997 DTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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