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G833 VTR

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,873 mi
Last recorded81,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 VTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,105 miles

Nearside Front complete seat loose in its frame and off the rails but still ok

Offside Front complete seat loose in its frame and off the rails but still ok

brake servo action very limited and brakes feel weak on road test

Pass 24 May 2022 80,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,588 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,344 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,929 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,123 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 79,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION SHOWING ON INNER WHEEL ARCH O/S/F

Fail 12 Nov 2011 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 68,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,242 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 56,389 miles

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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G833 VTR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G833 VTR, 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 G833 VTR registered?

G833 VTR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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