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B20 DHB

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 98,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,551 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 97,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 3,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 3,167 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 292 miles

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,081 miles

both rear wheel bearings should be adjusted at the next service.

corrosion visable around the front suspention turrets and the o/s/r floor these may need attention for a future mot.

nearside front outer cv gaitor is perrished and has started sweating change next service.

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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B20 DHB is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 B20 DHB, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 DHB registered?

B20 DHB is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 May 1990.

Is B20 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 DHB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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