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NOV 4A

1991 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 4A
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car heavily modified for rallying

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,083 miles

Full roll cage fitted with fixed seats and harnesses

Full underbody protection

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,305 miles

Full steel under covers

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,327 miles

Vehicle has been modified for rally purposes.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,220 miles

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,388 miles

heavily modified rally car

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,333 miles

Full Roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

heavily modified rally car

Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,328 miles

HEAVILY modified rally car

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,794 miles

Heavily modified rally car fixed seats and harnesses

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,809 miles

heavily modified rally car fixed seats & harnesses

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,711 miles

heavily modified rally car

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,471 miles

underside of vehicle dirty and twisted around floor areas and chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2014 78,471 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

underside of vehicle dirty and twisted around floor areas and chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 73,739 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,737 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 72,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 66,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 61,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 58,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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NOV 4A is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NOV 4A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOV 4A registered?

NOV 4A is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is NOV 4A safe to buy?

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