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F187 KDB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 KDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,298 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,811 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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F187 KDB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F187 KDB, 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 F187 KDB registered?

F187 KDB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F187 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 KDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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