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H17 CSF

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,914 mi
Last recorded72,914 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,667 miles

Some brake pipes coated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,157 miles

BONNET PULL STIFF

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,602 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,583 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 150,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 150,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 150,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H17 CSF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H17 CSF, 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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What year was H17 CSF registered?

H17 CSF is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H17 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 CSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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