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Vauxhall Nova

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,388 cc

H253 VNVMOT history

H253 VNV is a black petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 15 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
97,365 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H253 VNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
15 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H253 VNV was last recorded at 97,365 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,401 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,365 miles
  • 2025 – 95,401 miles
  • 2021 – 94,937 miles
  • 2020 – 94,652 miles
  • 2018 – 94,337 miles
  • 2016 – 93,620 miles
  • 2015 – 93,386 miles
  • 2009 – 89,588 miles
  • 2008 – 85,259 miles
  • 2007 – 80,436 miles
  • 2006 – 76,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,365 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    907221504868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,401 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    927223111295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,937 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    138064392848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,652 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    709684962762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,337 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    862753776728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    190172951421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail93,618 miles (+232)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    549821661127
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass93,386 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    956960485167
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  9. Fail93,386 miles (+3,798)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    407147575125
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  10. Pass89,588 miles (+4,329)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    782578729346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front shocks corroded
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded but not produceing sharp edges
    • NoteBrake backing plates corroded
    • NoteCorrosion around fuel pipe brackets
    • NoteCorrosion to vehicle floor
    • NoteNearside front and offside front strut turret housing has had sealer applied to it

  11. Pass85,259 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    421263438416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,436 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    361325137393
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass76,754 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    430426436466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,742 miles (+26)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    241034436346
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside outer sill †rear shock absorbers corroded

  15. Fail76,716 miles1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    561432476273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about H253 VNV

Does H253 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H253 VNV is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H253 VNV?
The MOT on H253 VNV is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H253 VNV done?
H253 VNV was recorded at 97,365 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has H253 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H253 VNV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
Has the mileage on H253 VNV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H253 VNV find?
H253 VNV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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