
£3,500 - £4,500
1991 VAUXHALL NOVA LUXE
United Kingdom • 13 Nov 2025 • Lot 454
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 VAUXHALL NOVA LUXE has a 1196cc engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and approximately 49,000 miles. It was a Category C insurance loss and has undergone an identity check.

Condition
3
Category C insurance loss recorded.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
49,000 miles
J405 NAD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Insurance Category: CATEGORY CMake: VAUXHALL Model: NOVA LUXERegistration: J405 NADEngine Size (cc): 1196Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 49,000Year of Manufacture: 1991 Date First Registered: 25/10/1991MOT Expiry Date: 13/10/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025Current partial V5 present - missing trade and export slip.
Paperwork includes a current MOT certificate, a V11 tax reminder, and various invoices.
Recorded against
Recorded on VCAR
Description
Date
VRM and VIN
Category C Insurance Loss.
Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable -Insurer Decided Not To Repair
VAUXHALL NOVA LUXE
22/10/2014
VRM and VIN
VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA.
The V5 will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 30/12/2014"
VIC PASS
30/12/2014
Points of note
£370
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,914
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,090
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
49,072 miles
Registration Date
1991-10-25
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 14 2025 with 49,072 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2023 with 48,495 miles
Failed
On Oct 03 2023 with 48,495 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 25 2022 with 47,791 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- rear ex box clamp loose
Failed
On Jun 25 2022 with 47,791 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- rear ex box clamp loose
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 01 2021 with 46,835 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jun 01 2021 with 46,835 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Apr 17 2020 with 46,060 miles
Failed
On Apr 17 2020 with 46,060 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box very thin and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Sep 28 2015 with 46,016 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- front number plate deterourating
- front brake hoses deterourating
Failed
On Sep 26 2014 with 45,345 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
User Entered:
- corrosion appearing in offside sill to rear wheel arch
Passed
On Sep 26 2014 with 45,345 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion appearing in offside sill to rear wheel arch
Failed
On Sep 12 2013 with 44,198 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Sep 12 2013 with 44,198 miles
Passed
On Sep 07 2012 with 43,380 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Front number plate cracked.
- Middle section of exhaust corroding.
Failed
On Sep 15 2011 with 42,385 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Sep 15 2011 with 42,385 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 41,977 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Aug 28 2009 with 40,719 miles
Failed
On Aug 28 2009 with 40,719 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Sep 19 2008 with 39,259 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Both rear tyres perishing.
- Cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
- Front number plate cracked.
Failed
On Sep 17 2008 with 39,259 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Both rear tyres perishing.
- Cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
- Front number plate cracked.
Passed
On Sep 11 2007 with 37,307 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion appearing in the end of nearside outer sill panal
Passed
On Aug 30 2006 with 36,455 miles
Failed
On Aug 30 2006 with 36,455 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

