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G985 VAE

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,743 mi
Last recorded37,743 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 37,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,636 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,239 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 36,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,497 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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G985 VAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G985 VAE, 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 G985 VAE registered?

G985 VAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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