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G776 RWL

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG776 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,704 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 54,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 54,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 54,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,681 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

main beam light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

main beam light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,808 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,258 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,852 miles

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

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

number 3 spark plug loose

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 45,961 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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G776 RWL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G776 RWL, 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 G776 RWL registered?

G776 RWL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G776 RWL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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