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G811 EOE

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,303 mi
Last recorded85,303 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG811 EOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,562 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,511 miles

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,511 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,031 miles

corrosion sills

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

both front wheel rims damaged

corrosion battery tray

Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,027 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

both front wheel rims damaged

corrosion battery tray

corrosion sills

fott brake travel

front number plate danaged

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,152 miles

all welding re welded for mot

hand brake travel adjusted f.o.c

incorrect exhaust fitted does not exit bumper at correct cutout

n/s/r tyre on limits changed for spare tha is at 2mm

see previous advisory sheet issued with vt 30

slight noise in rack on lock to lock

slight noise in steering rack & pinnion

Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all wheel rims kerd damaged front & rear

corrosion front chassis legs under headlamps at front

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing/wheelarch area by blanking plate

front flexi brake hoses softening

fule lines damaged under bonnet chafed

handbrake cables wearing on cable supports on axle

handbrake travel

headlamps on upper limit levels

headlamps slight movement in housings

n/s/f lowerarm inner mounting showing signs of movement

n/s/r tyre almost at legal limits

o/s/&/n/s floor to cill slight surface corrosion

o/s/f seat belt frayed at furthur most point

rear flexi brake pipe ferules corroding

slight corrosion around rear spring mountings

slight play lower arm inner bushing

slight smell of fuel when engine off

some severe corrosion on & around rear chassis legs & floor areas

surface corrosion to front cross member & chassis legs

wipers hard & juddery

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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G811 EOE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc 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 G811 EOE, 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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G811 EOE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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