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G160 XRV

1990 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,853 mi
Last recorded35,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 XRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake bind from offside rear felt only when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front sun visors broken

nearside rear light lense is cracked

offside rear wheel has a brake bind felt only when wheel rotated by hand - not bad enough to show up on brake roller test

surface rust around lower sill areas

very slight roughness from wheel bearing felt when offside front wheel rotated by hand

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,086 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers are perished and starting to split.

Fuel tank is rusty.

Handbrake cables rusty across axle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear chassis leg very rusty around towing eye.

Offside sill, infront of axle mounting is rusty.

Rear part of floor very rusty, nearside.

Rear part of floor very rusty, offside.

Small wires to alternator are un-wrapped and rubbing on a mounting bracket.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,086 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers are perished and starting to split.

Fuel tank is rusty.

Handbrake cables rusty across axle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear chassis leg very rusty around towing eye.

Offside sill, infront of axle mounting is rusty.

Rear part of floor very rusty, nearside.

Rear part of floor very rusty, offside.

Small wires to alternator are un-wrapped and rubbing on a mounting bracket.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre inner walls perished

corrosion around tailgate striker

corrosion in rear of spare wheel well

corrosion on front panel by bonnet catch

corrosion on nearside front door

corrosion on offside front door

corrosion on offside front outer wheel arch

corrosion on offside rear outer wheel arch

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

fuel cap seal becoming perished

fuel tank becoming corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded underside

underside of vehicle and suspension components generally corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,665 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre inner walls perished

corrosion around tailgate striker

corrosion in rear of spare wheel well

corrosion on front panel by bonnet catch

corrosion on nearside front door

corrosion on offside front door

corrosion on offside front outer wheel arch

corrosion on offside rear outer wheel arch

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

fuel cap seal becoming perished

fuel tank becoming corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded underside

underside of vehicle and suspension components generally corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S Front Wheel Arch Excessively Corroded And Holed

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,225 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,276 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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G160 XRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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