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G986 FBO

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 FBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 42,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,864 miles

corrosion starting on both rear under sills to wheel arches and under arches

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

slight judder from front foot brake

Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight judder from front foot brake

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 40,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,508 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,699 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,198 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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G986 FBO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G986 FBO, 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 G986 FBO registered?

G986 FBO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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