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G256 PCP

1990 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 PCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 77,001 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective rubber perished ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,327 miles

EDGES OF BOTH REAR WINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2006 71,316 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s front wings corroded

n/s and o/s rear wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

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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G256 PCP is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G256 PCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G256 PCP registered?

G256 PCP is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G256 PCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G256 PCP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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