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H242 DPX

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 DPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

vehicle shows surface corrosion and weld repairs throughout

Fail 6 Mar 2007 93,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 86,074 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 85,899 miles

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

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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H242 DPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H242 DPX, 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 H242 DPX registered?

H242 DPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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