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H159 JKA

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 JKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 110,149 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,756 miles

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2010 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,735 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H159 JKA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H159 JKA, 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 H159 JKA registered?

H159 JKA is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H159 JKA safe to buy?

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