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G806 JYC

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,338 mi
Last recorded29,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG806 JYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,338 miles

slight binding offside and nearside front brake calipers

some corrosion offside front structure adjacent tie bar front chassis mounting and tail section offside rear chassis leg

Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding offside and nearside front brake calipers

some corrosion offside front structure adjacent tie bar front chassis mounting and tail section offside rear chassis leg

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 21,209 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,821 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 18,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,477 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 13,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,177 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G806 JYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G806 JYC, 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 G806 JYC registered?

G806 JYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G806 JYC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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