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H125 NEF

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,739 mi
Last recorded9,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH125 NEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 9,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2021 9,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 9,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 9,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 8,778 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 8,776 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 7,248 miles

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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 5,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 5,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 4,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 4,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 2,141 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 98,559 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 95,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 90,040 miles

centre nearside underfloor corroding

nearside under rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 21 May 2010 90,036 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre nearside underfloor corroding

nearside under rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 May 2009 88,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 88,071 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 84,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 81,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 78,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 78,457 miles

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

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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H125 NEF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H125 NEF, 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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H125 NEF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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