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G888 VNR

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,474 mi
Last recorded70,474 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 VNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,474 miles

car is modified

front flexys very close to drive shafts on lock

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

no rear seats fitted

rear sills corroded

washers poor

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,907 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,907 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,663 miles

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Slight corrosion to inner/outer sills and floor

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,663 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Slight corrosion to inner/outer sills and floor

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 27,567 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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G888 VNR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue 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 G888 VNR, 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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G888 VNR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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