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121 MWX

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 MWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008
Fail 31 Mar 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,026 miles

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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121 MWX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 121 MWX, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 121 MWX registered?

121 MWX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is 121 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 MWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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