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H233 YVV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 YVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,232 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 42,395 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both rear wheel arch`s.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,075 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,172 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outter side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,556 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,450 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2011 38,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 36,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 32,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,421 miles

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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H233 YVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H233 YVV, 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 H233 YVV registered?

H233 YVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H233 YVV safe to buy?

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