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G761 TNC

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 TNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 82,265 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to doors and wings but no sharp edges

engine oil leaks

o/s/f brake pads wearing

outer sills have been repaired but are starting to corrode again

Pass 5 May 2011 82,265 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to doors and wings but no sharp edges

engine oil leaks

o/s/f brake pads wearing

outer sills have been repaired but are starting to corrode again

Pass 24 May 2010 80,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,470 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,419 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. oil leak. inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

handbrake cable starting to corrode

slight blue smoke emmitted,burning oil

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,rear spring top plates starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,413 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. oil leak. inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

handbrake cable starting to corrode

slight blue smoke emmitted,burning oil

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,rear spring top plates starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes need cleaning. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. †fuel pipes need cleaqning

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jul 2007 73,004 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all fllor panels chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all in poor condition surface rust

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,969 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all under floors,chassis rails ,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode. †slight blue smoke emmitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,969 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all under floors,chassis rails ,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode. †slight blue smoke emmitted

Fail 11 Jul 2005 67,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in o/sn/s top strut bushes

under floor panels starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2005 67,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/sn/s top strut bushes

under floor panels starting to corrode

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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G761 TNC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G761 TNC, 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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G761 TNC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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