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G708 GVN

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 GVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 13,718 miles

no cooling fan over heated on test

Fail 16 May 2013 13,718 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no cooling fan over heated on test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 29,175 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 29,175 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,156 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 26,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

boot floor showing signs of corrosion

no seats or seat belts fitted at the rear of the car

Fail 6 Jan 2007 12,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

boot floor showing signs of corrosion

no seats or seat belts fitted at the rear of the car

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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G708 GVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G708 GVN, 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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G708 GVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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