MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is H242 DPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for H242 DPX shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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