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G165 XUR

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 XUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,441 miles

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

corrosion around n/s/f headlamp

Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,441 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion around n/s/f headlamp

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,648 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,648 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,048 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G165 XUR is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G165 XUR, 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 G165 XUR registered?

G165 XUR is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G165 XUR safe to buy?

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