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G101 REG

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,177 mi
Last recorded15,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 REG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 15,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Rubbing on axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 10,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 25,687 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis section close to inner track control mounting flexing ( slightly noisy ) under load from shaker plates but no visual defect

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,038 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

staining around rear pump area

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,038 miles

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

staining around rear pump area

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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G101 REG is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G101 REG, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G101 REG registered?

G101 REG is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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The MOT history for G101 REG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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