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D15 NVA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,094 mi
Last recorded149,094 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 149,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 149,094 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,856 miles

various items corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 148,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 140,102 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 140,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 174,470 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.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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D15 NVA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D15 NVA, 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 D15 NVA registered?

D15 NVA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is D15 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 NVA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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