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G874 YJB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG874 YJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 73,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 73,161 miles

Nearside Rear wing panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 72,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,697 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 72,689 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,556 miles

both outer sills damaged

crack in front plate

lower suspension

rear seats and belts removed

wheel arches modified

Fail 9 Sep 2008 70,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

both outer sills damaged

crack in front plate

lower suspension

wheel arches modified

Pass 15 May 2006 64,487 miles

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

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

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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G874 YJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G874 YJB, 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 G874 YJB registered?

G874 YJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G874 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G874 YJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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