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H153 GNK

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,823 mi
Last recorded53,823 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 GNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,823 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 53,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 48,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded and has minor exhaust gas leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,690 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,425 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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H153 GNK is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H153 GNK, 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 H153 GNK registered?

H153 GNK is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 February 1991.

Is H153 GNK safe to buy?

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