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H112 FDL

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,099 mi
Last recorded61,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH112 FDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,099 miles

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

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

both front headlight patterns dim

both headlights deteriorated

exhaust fouling on hand brake cable

handbrake cable wire chaffed

nearside boot floor corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlight patterns dim

both headlights deteriorated

exhaust fouling on hand brake cable

handbrake cable wire chaffed

nearside boot floor corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,545 miles

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside of boot floor corroded not within any prescribed areas

nearside rear sill end corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2011 54,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside of boot floor corroded not within any prescribed areas

nearside rear sill end corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight patterns dim

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded

nearside rear boot floor corroded

nearside rear sill end corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wing/sillend corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight patterns dim

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded

nearside rear boot floor corroded

nearside rear sill end corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wing/sillend corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,913 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 41,908 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,735 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,934 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads look to be getting low

nearside door corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads look to be getting low

nearside door corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,465 miles

nearside lower door rusty

number plate light repaired

Fail 20 Sep 2006 23,465 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside lower door rusty

number plate light repaired

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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H112 FDL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H112 FDL, 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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H112 FDL is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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