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J998 ECA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 ECA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,637 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pump loose

Fail 25 Sep 2008 78,629 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pump loose

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
Full Vauxhall Nova reliability report

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J998 ECA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J998 ECA, 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 J998 ECA registered?

J998 ECA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J998 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J998 ECA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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