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H218 HBH

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,172 mi
Last recorded39,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 HBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 39,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,104 miles

o/s/f trye cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,734 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 35,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,201 miles

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

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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H218 HBH is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H218 HBH, 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 H218 HBH registered?

H218 HBH is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H218 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H218 HBH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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