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H104 ATU

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,396 mi
Last recorded55,396 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH104 ATU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,982 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,384 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,330 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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H104 ATU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H104 ATU, 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 H104 ATU registered?

H104 ATU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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