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A17 NVA

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,603 mi
Last recorded23,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 23,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 23,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 23,204 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 23,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,134 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 20,131 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 19,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 19,136 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 18,520 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2020 18,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 15,853 miles

non standard engine,brakes and suspension fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,959 miles

non standard suspension+brake pipes fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,401 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre : sidewall condition.

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,401 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre : sidewall condition.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 40,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,246 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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A17 NVA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 NVA, 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 A17 NVA registered?

A17 NVA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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