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1990 Vauxhall Nova 1.6L Petrol · H293 JRU

H293 JRU

1990 Vauxhall Nova (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1990. Recorded mileage 72,957 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL NOVA
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1598cc

H293 JRU Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 72,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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H293 JRU Mileage History

  1. 14/10/200547,370 mi
  2. 17/10/200547,372 mi+2 mi
  3. 13/11/200649,727 mi+2,355 mi
  4. 28/11/200754,410 mi+4,683 mi
  5. 26/11/200856,742 mi+2,332 mi
  6. 27/11/200959,714 mi+2,972 mi
  7. 27/11/200959,714 mi
  8. 25/11/201062,027 mi+2,313 mi
  9. 30/11/201062,053 mi+26 mi
  10. 22/11/201165,288 mi+3,235 mi
  11. 27/11/201267,193 mi+1,905 mi
  12. 27/11/201267,193 mi
  13. 29/11/201368,485 mi+1,292 mi
  14. 13/12/201368,525 mi+40 mi
  15. 09/12/201469,354 mi+829 mi
  16. 08/12/201570,286 mi+932 mi
  17. 08/12/201570,926 mi+640 mi
  18. 05/12/201671,033 mi+107 mi
  19. 07/12/201671,033 mi
  20. 08/12/201771,514 mi+481 mi
  21. 11/06/201971,853 mi+339 mi
  22. 24/03/202172,192 mi+339 mi
  23. 04/04/202272,322 mi+130 mi
  24. 06/04/202272,333 mi+11 mi
  25. 08/06/202372,458 mi+125 mi
  26. 20/06/202372,485 mi+27 mi
  27. 21/05/202472,538 mi+53 mi
  28. 09/07/202572,705 mi+167 mi
  29. 10/07/202672,957 mi+252 mi
  30. 10/07/202672,957 mi

Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

H293 JRU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Vauxhall Nova (H293 JRU) between October 2005 and July 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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