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G127 VDV

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG127 VDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2010 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,691 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded.

Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen borderline.

Rear silencer not secured to front silencer properly.

Slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 66,689 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Both rear suspension springs corroded.

Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen borderline.

Rear silencer not secured to front silencer properly.

Slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,235 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G127 VDV is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G127 VDV, 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 G127 VDV registered?

G127 VDV is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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