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G89 MKO

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,109 mi
Last recorded22,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 MKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 22,109 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,866 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,866 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,346 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,350 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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G89 MKO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G89 MKO, 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 G89 MKO registered?

G89 MKO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G89 MKO safe to buy?

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