1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · J478 LTT
1991 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 6,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1196cc
J478 LTT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2011
- 6,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J478 LTT Mileage History
- 29/09/200637,001 mi
- 29/09/200637,001 mi
- 27/09/200754,985 mi+17,984 mi
- 04/09/200868,891 mi+13,906 mi
- 15/09/200986,882 mi+17,991 mi
- 27/08/201095,465 mi+8,583 mi
- 27/09/201096,698 mi+1,233 mi
- 21/09/20116,261 mi-90,437 mi
Average of roughly -6,175 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J478 LTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Nova (J478 LTT) between September 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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