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G762 NKK

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,282 mi
Last recorded51,282 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 NKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general body condition poor signs of corrosion all around

nsr/osr inner sills corroded

osr outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general body condition poor signs of corrosion all around

nsr bumper corner loose and not fixed on its fittings

nsr/osr inner sills corroded

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,260 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

front number plate damaged

offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,721 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer wall

Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer wall

Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 39,056 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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G762 NKK is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G762 NKK, 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 G762 NKK registered?

G762 NKK is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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