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GAZ 5549

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5549
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,501 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 70,437 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,060 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s rear archs corroded + front wings corroded + fuel neck corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s n/s rear archs corroded + front wings corroded + fuel neck corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,689 miles

fuel neck corroded + front wings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,014 miles

fuel neck corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,702 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 48,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,241 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,100 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 44,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 44,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GAZ 5549 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 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 GAZ 5549, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAZ 5549 registered?

GAZ 5549 is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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