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G893 UNU

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,704 mi
Last recorded10,704 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 UNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 10,206 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 6,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter damp but no hole found

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar

slight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2007 6,395 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter damp but no hole found

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar

slight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2006 96,197 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable o/s + n/s outter sill due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,027 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

unable to check o/s + n/s outter sill due to covers being fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,012 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/S & O/S front chassis legs corroding

N/S & O/S outer floors to sills corroding

N/S & O/S rear inner sills corroding

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rub marks on outside edge of N/S/R tyre did not foul body at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2006 95,859 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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G893 UNU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G893 UNU, 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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G893 UNU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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