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H286 WBS

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 WBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 60,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,297 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,409 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,958 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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H286 WBS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H286 WBS, 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 H286 WBS registered?

H286 WBS is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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