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H277 BHU

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH277 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,582 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,030 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,978 miles

both headlight reflectors in poor condition

corrosion in offside front inner wing front end

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,984 miles

exhaust and suspension items modified

nearside headlamp in poor condition

slight corrosion in front valance

Fail 24 Feb 2011 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area

non original exhaust fitted

slight corrosion in rear chassis rails

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area

non original exhaust fitted

slight corrosion in rear chassis rails

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,070 miles

rear tyres worn very low and uneven

slight corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,037 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn very low and uneven

slight corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,846 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

idle speed high

o/s/r tyre perished

petrol smell from underside of car @ fuel tank

poor pattern on n/s headlamp

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,370 miles

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

poss offside front wheel bearing or diff rough when rotated.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 59,357 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

poss offside front wheel bearing or diff rough when rotated.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 50,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,281 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H277 BHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H277 BHU, 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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H277 BHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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