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H135 DRV

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 DRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 95,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes soft

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,064 miles

Offside door corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Offside door corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroed

offside and nearside rear arches corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 87,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,160 miles

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

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

nearside outer centre,rear door sill heavy surface corrosion.

offside and nearside rear wheel arche's h/s/corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,031 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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H135 DRV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H135 DRV, 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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H135 DRV is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 February 1991.

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