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Q813NRO

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ813NRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021
Pass 21 Dec 2020
Pass 22 Apr 2019
Pass 16 Sep 2014
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2011
Pass 1 Mar 2010
Fail 1 Mar 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007
Pass 31 May 2006
Fail 31 May 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 58 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 58 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Q813NRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Q813NRO, 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 Q813NRO registered?

Q813NRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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