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H297 PWO

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 PWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 26 May 2023 82,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 82,782 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,776 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear braking effort only just met the requirements

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,550 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear braking effort only just met the requirements

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,411 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,482 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion to rear of outer sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,227 miles

corrosion around rear spring mounts

hazard switch sticky

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,685 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around rear springs

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,423 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around rear springs

hazard switch sticky

Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,423 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around rear springs

hazard switch sticky

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,254 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around spring mounts

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,002 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around springs

hazard switch sticky

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,002 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis around springs

hazard switch sticky

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,635 miles

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

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

hazard switch sticky

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,361 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,361 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,806 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,514 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 70,834 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
Full Vauxhall Nova reliability report

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H297 PWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H297 PWO, 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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H297 PWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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