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G889 YDD

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 YDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,405 miles

As per test number 222947227247

Fail 15 Aug 2007 49,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres cracking & deteriorating and out of shape

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bulkhead rusting

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and side wall damaged

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 48,203 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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G889 YDD is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc 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 G889 YDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G889 YDD registered?

G889 YDD is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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