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A24 NOV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 76,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,686 miles

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch front lower corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch front lower corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes heavily covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,371 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind shock (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under battery tray (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes heavily covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,189 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,900 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,676 miles

All 4 tyres have perished side walls

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All 4 tyres have perished side walls

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,410 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,115 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear outer sills starting to blister

Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubbers poor

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,749 miles

o/s/r wing corroding

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,749 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wing corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 49,511 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,897 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,618 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 48,617 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A24 NOV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 57,339 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 A24 NOV, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A24 NOV registered?

A24 NOV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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