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G780 JRP

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,913 mi
Last recorded66,913 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 JRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,911 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 59,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,245 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 52,245 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G780 JRP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G780 JRP, 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 G780 JRP registered?

G780 JRP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is G780 JRP safe to buy?

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