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G163 BJN

1990 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 BJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,072 miles

various corrosion to vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various welding repairs have been carried out to the underneath and painted black unable to inspect throughly

Fail 29 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

various corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 14,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/r tyre is fitted wrong way round

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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G163 BJN is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G163 BJN, 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 G163 BJN registered?

G163 BJN is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G163 BJN safe to buy?

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