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G899 WLT

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,406 mi
Last recorded92,406 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 WLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,406 miles

underbody rust inner off side rear by fuel cap coroded. inner sills coroed. off side b post coreded. radiator to header tank poor.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,492 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rea box tail pipe coroded and holed. (7.1.2)

Oil leak near side gearbox oil seal ()

underbody rust

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,684 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,822 miles

n/s outer sill coroded.

n/s/f lower wing lose.

n/s/front outer sill coroded

o/s/ outer sill coroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,939 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,632 miles

underbody sealer and rust

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,314 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear uter sill and o/s/rear outer sill surface rust. o/s/rear inner wheel arch slightly coroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,273 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear uter sill and o/s/rear outer sill surface rust. o/s/rear inner wheel arch slightly coroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,263 miles

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

some surface rust off side and near side front inner wheel arches.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,100 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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G899 WLT is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G899 WLT, 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 G899 WLT registered?

G899 WLT is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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