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G79 MSU

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 MSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,577 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake cables dry

wiper wheel box worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,272 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 81,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 80,699 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing not tesred

near side hand brake seized on

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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G79 MSU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G79 MSU, 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 G79 MSU registered?

G79 MSU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G79 MSU safe to buy?

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