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MKR 441

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKR 441
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 153,463 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 153,463 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 150,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 150,947 miles

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 147,898 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 147,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,334 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 60,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,248 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 57,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 52,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,219 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 50,217 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engineoil leak

front number plate cracked

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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MKR 441 is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKR 441, 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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MKR 441 is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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