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G159 YAY

1990 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 YAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2012 80,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,271 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,577 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides hand brake cable slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,791 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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G159 YAY is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G159 YAY, 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 G159 YAY registered?

G159 YAY is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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