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G885 ADG

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,287 mi
Last recorded47,287 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 ADG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 47,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel neck breather onto fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 47,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2021 47,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 47,050 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 46,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,907 miles

Fuel pump secured with cable ties

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 411 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,143 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,982 miles

corrosion in rear sills and wheel arches

Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corossion in rear wheel arches and sill panals

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,154 miles

corrosion appearing in the end of outer sill panals and wheel arches

Fail 5 Nov 2010 32,283 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

surface corrosion appearing in rear sills and wheel arches

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,283 miles

surface corrosion appearing in rear sills and wheel arches

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,010 miles

surface corrosion in the end of outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 28,684 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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G885 ADG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G885 ADG, 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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G885 ADG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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