1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.0L Petrol · J950 NDB
1991 Vauxhall Nova (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1991. Recorded mileage 48,093 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 993cc
J950 NDB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 48,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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J950 NDB Mileage History
- 18/02/200843,806 mi
- 02/03/200943,814 mi+8 mi
- 15/02/201143,803 mi-11 mi
- 26/02/201143,803 mi
- 02/04/201247,017 mi+3,214 mi
- 02/04/201247,017 mi
- 18/04/201347,484 mi+467 mi
- 18/04/201347,484 mi
- 16/03/202147,816 mi+332 mi
- 22/09/202247,917 mi+101 mi
- 22/12/202247,930 mi+13 mi
- 23/02/202448,067 mi+137 mi
- 16/07/202548,093 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 246 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J950 NDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Nova (J950 NDB) between February 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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