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G760 TNF

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,346 mi
Last recorded40,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG760 TNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 40,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 2,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 2,041 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,471 miles

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal including brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

full under side under sealed

Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,553 miles

Emissions not tested has no cat or boxes from manifold to rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repetor (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under side heavily underseald

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,407 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 May 2015 95,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 91,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 86,774 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 86,774 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 76,851 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 67,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,369 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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G760 TNF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G760 TNF, 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 G760 TNF registered?

G760 TNF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G760 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G760 TNF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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