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G942 VBC

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,222 mi
Last recorded45,222 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underside has age related corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2018 41,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underside has age related corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside has age related corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside has age related corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,003 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 40,000 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated front o/s brake hose deteriorated. (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high front n/s headlamp aim too high. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blade badly worn. (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,175 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G942 VBC 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 75%.

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 G942 VBC, 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 G942 VBC registered?

G942 VBC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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