Vauxhall Nova
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,388 cc
J8 GEPMOT history
J8 GEP is a red petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 47,459 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Nova
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GEP was last recorded at 47,459 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 46,553 miles · 19 Dec 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 906 miles
- Average per year
- 536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 47,459 miles
- 2019 – 46,553 miles
- 2017 – 46,549 miles
- 2016 – 46,051 miles
- 2015 – 45,508 miles
- 2014 – 44,771 miles
- 2013 – 43,927 miles
- 2012 – 43,222 miles
- 2011 – 42,316 miles
- 2010 – 41,467 miles
- 2009 – 40,677 miles
- 2008 – 39,908 miles
- 2007 – 38,956 miles
- 2006 – 37,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,459 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Suspension showing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under body showing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,459 miles (+906)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 47,459 miles
- Test number
- 495362245284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,553 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,553 miles
- Test number
- 534571808090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
- AdvisorySuspension showing corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder body showing corrosion
Fail46,552 miles (+3)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,552 miles
- Test number
- 250898519810
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower body showing corrosion
- AdvisorySuspension showing corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder body showing corrosion
Pass46,549 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,549 miles
- Test number
- 820914852685
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion on Chassis
Fail46,545 miles (+494)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,545 miles
- Test number
- 270473114924
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass46,051 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,051 miles
- Test number
- 500594792210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,508 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,508 miles
- Test number
- 507689905254
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Fail45,485 miles (+714)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,485 miles
- Test number
- 235442595162
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Pass44,771 miles (+844)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,771 miles
- Test number
- 517370294138
- NoteVery rusty under car.
Pass43,927 miles (+705)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 43,927 miles
- Test number
- 878099393141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,222 miles (+906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,222 miles
- Test number
- 646000902241
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass42,316 miles (+849)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,316 miles
- Test number
- 407388181107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,467 miles (+790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,467 miles
- Test number
- 710609480186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,677 miles (+769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,677 miles
- Test number
- 164067489144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass39,908 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,908 miles
- Test number
- 632908598185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,956 miles (+1,306)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,956 miles
- Test number
- 760337497190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 604267376126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J8 GEP
- Does J8 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 GEP expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GEP?
- The MOT on J8 GEP expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 GEP done?
- J8 GEP was recorded at 47,459 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 536 miles a year.
- Has J8 GEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GEP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on J8 GEP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 GEP find?
- J8 GEP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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