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G822 TFE

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 TFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,508 miles

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

engine smoking

off-side rear brake starting to bind

rear brake effort becoming uneven

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,508 miles

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

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

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

engine smoking

off-side rear brake starting to bind

rear brake effort becoming uneven

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,651 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 46,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2005 45,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 45,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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G822 TFE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc 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 G822 TFE, 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 G822 TFE registered?

G822 TFE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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