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F169 TEH

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF169 TEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 82,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 82,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 81,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,350 miles

Clunking felt from steering colum but unable to find a defect

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,345 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,229 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 81,229 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,132 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,236 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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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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