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Vauxhall Nova

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,389 cc

H948 HGSMOT history

H948 HGS is a white petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 19 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,262 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H948 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
19 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H948 HGS was last recorded at 44,262 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,591 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,262 miles
  • 2024 – 43,591 miles
  • 2023 – 42,744 miles
  • 2022 – 41,378 miles
  • 2021 – 40,593 miles
  • 2020 – 38,388 miles
  • 2019 – 37,911 miles
  • 2018 – 37,869 miles
  • 2007 – 36,930 miles
  • 2006 – 35,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,262 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,262 miles (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    746796096006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass43,591 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    355127304042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail43,582 miles (+838)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    181111461156
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass42,744 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    156392164247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass41,378 miles (+785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    144837706334
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass40,593 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    375608393840
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass38,388 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,388 miles
    Test number
    823448980318
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass37,911 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    864826891457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,869 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    859706137426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,843 miles (+913)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    399062906987
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass36,930 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    651001827273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    380360826439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H948 HGS

Does H948 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H948 HGS is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on H948 HGS?
The MOT on H948 HGS is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H948 HGS done?
H948 HGS was recorded at 44,262 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 463 miles a year.
Has H948 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H948 HGS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on H948 HGS 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 H948 HGS find?
H948 HGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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