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G249 XFP

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 XFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,524 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,905 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Large corrosion patches on lower areas of front wings

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,905 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Large corrosion patches on lower areas of front wings

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,485 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,461 miles

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

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

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

Water pump leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,030 miles

outer sills corroding in places

rear undersills corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

outer sills corroding in places

rear undersills corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front crossmember corroding

outer sills corroding in places

undersills corroding at rear

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,418 miles

front crossmember corroding

outer sills corroding in places

undersills corroding at rear

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,450 miles

rear chassis corroded and front cross member but not weakend

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,449 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front cross member corroding

rear chassis sections corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,271 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive engine oil leak

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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G249 XFP is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G249 XFP, 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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G249 XFP is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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