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H183 AMW

1991 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Nova57,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 AMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern weak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,023 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 62,023 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

cv boots perrishing various rust under car o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 23 Dec 2005 59,973 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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H183 AMW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H183 AMW, 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 H183 AMW registered?

H183 AMW is a 1991 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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