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J998 KOS

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,265 mi
Last recorded44,265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 KOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 44,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,362 miles

Underside wax oiled including brake pipes.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 41,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside wax oiled including brake pipes.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 9 Nov 2020 35,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,452 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 14,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,888 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,420 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 12,495 miles

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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J998 KOS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J998 KOS, 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 KOS registered?

J998 KOS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J998 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J998 KOS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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