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J997 DTS

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,494 mi
Last recorded31,494 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 DTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 31,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 31,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,102 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,142 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 28,142 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,107 miles

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.

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 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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