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G173 WJR

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 WJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,436 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 86,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 84,491 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 84,447 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

play in nearside rear axle beam mounting bush

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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G173 WJR is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G173 WJR, 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 G173 WJR registered?

G173 WJR is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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