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G713 VJN

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG713 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,405 miles

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

bodywork needs attention

rear chassis sections and boot floor corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,405 miles

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

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

bodywork needs attention

rear chassis sections and boot floor corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2007 78,450 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion in boot

corrosion n/s sill at rear

corrosion on fuel tank

n/s front door corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,450 miles

corrosion in boot

corrosion n/s sill at rear

corrosion on fuel tank

n/s front door corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,362 miles

Boot floor corroded on nearside & offside

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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G713 VJN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G713 VJN, 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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What year was G713 VJN registered?

G713 VJN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G713 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G713 VJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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