MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil springs corroded/
corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet
front reg plate poor
n/s cv boot cracked
previous welding repairs carried out
rear chassis members corroded
slight blow from exhaust
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
coil springs corroded/
corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet
frontreg plate poor
n/s/cv boot cracked
previous welding repairs carried out
rear chassis members corroded
slight blow from exhaust
both headlights patten
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
both headlights patten
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both fgront wiper's starting to split
advise front no plate slightly damaged
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both front wiper's starting to split
advise front no plate slightly damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F178 HRM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 F178 HRM, 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 F178 HRM registered?
F178 HRM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 March 1989.
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