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D16 NVA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,840 mi
Last recorded121,840 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 121,840 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 23,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 23,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 23,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 23,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,208 miles

Oil leak ()

both front headlights have slight condensation inside.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 66,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v gaiter is split. (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front headlights have slight condensation inside.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion edge of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter deeply cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,626 miles

nearside rear arch and outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2014 58,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear arch and outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,758 miles

N/s outer sill corroded at rear.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 55,758 miles

N/s outer sill corroded at rear.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,116 miles

N/s/r outer sill/ wheel arch.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,116 miles

N/s/r outer sill/ wheel arch.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,690 miles

both front headlights,have condensation inside units making beam patterns slightly vague and reducing light intensity.

very slight corrosion at nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,082 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 38,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion nearside outer sill/wheel arch

front service brakes show imbalance

near side rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished and cracked

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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D16 NVA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D16 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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D16 NVA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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