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H26 WGN

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,582 mi
Last recorded4,582 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 WGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 4,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 4,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 4,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 4,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 4,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 4,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 4,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,066 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,065 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 980,000 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 980,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 94,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,925 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 89,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,988 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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H26 WGN is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H26 WGN, 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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H26 WGN is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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