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H296 MVX

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,112 mi
Last recorded6,112 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 MVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,112 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 5,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,748 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 3,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 98,731 miles

cente exhaust mounts spilt

Fail 16 Jul 2005 98,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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H296 MVX 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 50%.

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 H296 MVX, 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 H296 MVX registered?

H296 MVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H296 MVX safe to buy?

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