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G705 ARU

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,211 mi
Last recorded44,211 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 ARU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,211 miles

emisions only just met requirements

rear brake hoses deteriorated

surface rust to inner rear wheel arches

surface rust to outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s side repeater held in with tape

rear seats not fitted unable to check belts etc

Fail 31 Jul 2015 44,195 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s side repeater held in with tape

rear seats not fitted unable to check belts etc

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,164 miles

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

both rear brake hose's deteriorated

corrosion to o/s outer sill

general corrosion under side

rear seats removed before test carried out

Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,164 miles

general corrosion under side

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both rear brake hose's deteriorated

corrosion to o/s outer sill

rear seats removed before test carried out

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,687 miles

brake pedal worn

corrosion to n/s/r and n/s/f suspension mounts

front tyres and pads wearing low

headlamp beam patterns deteriating

n/s wingmirror loose

n/s/r brake hose perished

slight play to exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 15,563 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings n/s shock absorber slightly leaking oil both cv boots deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2010 1,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 1,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 81,644 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,750 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,750 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

nearside front outter drive shaft gator pearishing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,763 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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G705 ARU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 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 G705 ARU, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G705 ARU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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