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G84 APH

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,946 mi
Last recorded36,946 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 APH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,946 miles

both rear road spring/s are corroded

handbrake cable corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2007 36,944 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

brake servo corroded

handbrake cable corroded

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,584 miles

both rear road springs becoming corroded

front shocks getting soft

main beam tell-tale not working

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,581 miles

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

both rear road springs becoming corroded

front shocks getting soft

main beam tell tale not working

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2005 36,182 miles

battery tray corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

brake servo corroded

front panel corroded

hand brake cable corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2005 36,179 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery tray corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

brake servo corroded

front panel corroded

hand brake cable corroded

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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G84 APH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G84 APH, 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 G84 APH registered?

G84 APH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G84 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G84 APH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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