MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
severe engine rattle. osr tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G973 VGV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G973 VGV, 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 G973 VGV registered?
G973 VGV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 August 1989.
Is G973 VGV safe to buy?
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