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799 CRF

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,828 mi
Last recorded24,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration799 CRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,385 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Wheel Bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 24,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle All brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Wheel Bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 24,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,706 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 22,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Coolant leak coming out of radiator ()

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,652 miles

BRAKING FUNCTION IMPAIRED DUE TO THE ABOVE ADVISED ITEMS

STRONG ADVISE brake pedal travel appears excessive

STRONG ADVISE brake servo is not operating as it should

corrosion around the n/s/r wheel arch/ sill area

rear brakes lock up under braking indicating a fault with the pressure regulating valves

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,862 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 12,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,647 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 9,647 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 5,851 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 5,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front numberplate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm tread

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 878 miles

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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799 CRF is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 799 CRF, 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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799 CRF is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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