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G170 PTU

1990 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 PTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r floor corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,024 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in both front strut top mounts (even though they are new)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,666 miles

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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G170 PTU is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G170 PTU, 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 G170 PTU registered?

G170 PTU is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G170 PTU safe to buy?

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