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H29 FFE

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,940 mi
Last recorded29,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 FFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 29,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 29,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 29,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,433 miles

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,092 miles

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 28,092 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,624 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 27,174 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,055 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,822 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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H29 FFE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H29 FFE, 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 H29 FFE registered?

H29 FFE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H29 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H29 FFE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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