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H3 DSV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 DSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 42,387 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 42,189 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO N/S OUTER SILL

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO O/S & N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES

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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H3 DSV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 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 H3 DSV, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H3 DSV registered?

H3 DSV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 November 1992.

Is H3 DSV safe to buy?

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