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G9 SJL

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 31,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 29,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 29,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,489 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding o/s/r wheel binding (3.5.1i)

Front wipers spliting

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oilleak [filter]

Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,776 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

evidence of previous brake work carried out at all wheels - evidence of brake fluid

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,776 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

evidence of previous brake work carried out at all wheels - evidence of brake fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,833 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,833 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,092 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,833 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 20,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray corroded

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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G9 SJL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 G9 SJL, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 SJL registered?

G9 SJL is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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