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H978 YHD

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 YHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,083 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 75,076 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,408 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 61,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H978 YHD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H978 YHD, 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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H978 YHD is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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