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G147 NHD

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,396 mi
Last recorded15,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 NHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s o/s doors rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f door corroded at bottom

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

advise o/s outer sill corroded

advise rear axel corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f door corroded at bottom

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

advise o/s outer sill corroded

advise rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,849 miles

advise n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,849 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,478 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s outer sill

advise n/s/f door bottom corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s outer sill corroded

advise n/s/f door bottom corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,152 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 28 Apr 2008 14,151 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,791 miles

Oil leak

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

advise water leak

Pass 2 May 2006 13,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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G147 NHD is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G147 NHD, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G147 NHD is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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