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G979 YLA

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 YLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,897 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,096 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of cracking

vehicle underbody shows signs of general surface corrosion to chassis and suspension componants

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,773 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

although meeting requirements park brake lever is in need of adjustment

Pass 16 May 2007 46,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,698 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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G979 YLA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G979 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G979 YLA registered?

G979 YLA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G979 YLA safe to buy?

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