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H108 XRC

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

62,261 mi
Last recorded62,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH108 XRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front panel poorly repaired

Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,235 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front panel poorly repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,209 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

front panel poorly repaired

Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 55,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember starting to rust quite bad

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,525 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 27,969 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 27,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (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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H108 XRC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H108 XRC, 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 H108 XRC registered?

H108 XRC is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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