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G166 DEF

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 DEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,762 miles

front and rear wheels run very close to bodywork †screen cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2006 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screen cracked †rear wheels appear to have rubbed inner arches

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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G166 DEF is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G166 DEF, 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 G166 DEF registered?

G166 DEF is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G166 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 DEF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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