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G160 WPA

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

11,431 mi
Last recorded11,431 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 WPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 11,431 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,967 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 7,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,489 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 3,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST IS RUSTING BADLY AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

N/S REAR FLOOR CLOSE TO SEATBELT MOUNTINGS IS RUSTING.

O/S FRONT TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,910 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 96,910 miles

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

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

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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G160 WPA is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G160 WPA, 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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G160 WPA is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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