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H156 FUR

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,436 mi
Last recorded90,436 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 FUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front doors rusty

both head lamp patterns starting to fade

both rear wheel arches rusty

corrosion present around n/s and o/s chassis rails

corrosion present n/s/f inner wing to chassis rail

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head lamp beam images starting to fade

both rear wheel arches rusty

corrosion present around o/s/r spring mount

corrosion present n/s/f inner wing to chassis rail

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

n/s and o/s front doors rusty

o/s outer c.v boot weeping past clip

o/s/f wing brusty

Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,170 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head lamp beam images starting to fade

both rear wheel arches rusty

corrosion present around o/s/r spring mount

corrosion present n/s/f inner wing to chassis rail

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

n/s and o/s front doors rusty

o/s outer c.v boot weeping past clip

o/s/f wing brusty

Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,989 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r door

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

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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H156 FUR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H156 FUR, 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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H156 FUR is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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