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B16 NUX

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered with underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 94,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,227 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 92,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

light scratches in screen

o/s/f brake flexi slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2014 88,537 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2014 88,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2013 86,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 86,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 84,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 81,720 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 79,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 79,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,044 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 70,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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B16 NUX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B16 NUX, 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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B16 NUX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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