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H324 CAE

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH324 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 88,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 87,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,743 miles

Both front drive shafts corroded

Cannot determine method of repairs to n/s/r wing & boot floor corners.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamps at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sun visor cannot be stowed in position.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 84,736 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both front drive shafts corroded

Cannot determine method of repairs to n/s/r wing & boot floor corners.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamps at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sun visor cannot be stowed in position.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion on vehicle

small hole in n/s/f head light

wear in rear axle o/s front bush

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,353 miles

chip in n/s/f headlight

general corrosion on vehicle

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded but not in a perscribed area

possible leak from fuel filler pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,981 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,980 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,623 miles

corrosion on various underside parts

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,602 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on various underside parts

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,752 miles

chip in n/s/f headlight

corrosion started on vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in n/s/f headlight

corrosion started on vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,590 miles

n/s/f headlight damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in n/s/r wheel

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,587 miles

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

n/s/f headlight damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in n/s/r wheel

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,367 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,551 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,551 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,506 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

genral corrosion on vehicle

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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H324 CAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H324 CAE, 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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H324 CAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 February 1991.

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