MOT Status
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82,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
no rear seats or seat-belts fitted at time of test
Clunking felt from steering colum but unable to find a defect
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Clunking felt from steering colum but unable to find a defect
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Uniball lock nuts only just into nyloc section
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Uniball lock nuts only just into nyloc section
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F169 TEH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 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 F169 TEH, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F169 TEH registered?
F169 TEH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 February 1989.
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