Official DVLA Record

1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · J478 LTT

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 26/10/2012
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J478 LTT Mileage History

  1. 29/09/200637,001 mi
  2. 29/09/200637,001 mi
  3. 27/09/200754,985 mi+17,984 mi
  4. 04/09/200868,891 mi+13,906 mi
  5. 15/09/200986,882 mi+17,991 mi
  6. 27/08/201095,465 mi+8,583 mi
  7. 27/09/201096,698 mi+1,233 mi
  8. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 06:28
MOT Analysis

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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