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G822 WMC

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,220 mi
Last recorded8,220 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 WMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 8,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,180 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 8,180 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel hose from tank to pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,114 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 8,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,051 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 8,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 7,373 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 7,361 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 6,604 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 6,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various very small stone chips in zone A.

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 WMC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

G822 WMC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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