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G83 RCD

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 RCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2005 60,864 miles

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

both rear brake hosesferules corroding

centre exhaust mont corroding

n/s & o/s rear boot floor sections &inner valance corroding.

n/sf top strut mount corroding.

n/sr outer wheelarch corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2005 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses ferules corroding

centre exhaust mouts perishing.

n/s & o/s rear boot floor sections & inner valance corroding

n/sf strut mount corroding

n/sr outer wheelarch corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2004 59,304 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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G83 RCD is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G83 RCD, 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 G83 RCD registered?

G83 RCD is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G83 RCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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