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F192 EAV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,495 mi
Last recorded19,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 EAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2025 19,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 18,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 12,741 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 12,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 12,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 3,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 523 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 96,369 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE CHASSIS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR HOLED

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 96,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pipes corroded

NEARSIDE CHASSIS CORRODED- NOT HOLED

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR HOLED- NOT STUCTURAL

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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F192 EAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F192 EAV, 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 F192 EAV registered?

F192 EAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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