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F178 HRM

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,939 mi
Last recorded10,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 HRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,939 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 10,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,848 miles

both headlights patten

Fail 7 Jan 2011 4,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,819 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 93,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,725 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,854 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,854 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,992 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,992 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 83,988 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 83,988 miles

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.

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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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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F178 HRM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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