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G153 TWD

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,087 mi
Last recorded64,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 TWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wheelarches and doors corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 60,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 60,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,420 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bulkhead corroded around battery

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,077 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,463 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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G153 TWD is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G153 TWD, 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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What year was G153 TWD registered?

G153 TWD is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G153 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G153 TWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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