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A21 GAW

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,456 mi
Last recorded42,456 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 41,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 41,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 41,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,124 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 40,124 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,490 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 25,473 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Near-side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 18,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Near-side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,505 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 15,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,918 miles

both rear tyres have started cracking.

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 14,880 miles

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

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

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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A21 GAW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 GAW, 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 A21 GAW registered?

A21 GAW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A21 GAW safe to buy?

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