MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody surface corrosion
previous welding repairs
some general body corrosion
some general body damage
some body damage
some general body corrosion
some general previous welding repairs to sills and chassis
some previous welding repairs
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
general underbody surface corrosion
previous welding repairs
some general body damage and corrosion
General underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle
Some body damage and corrosion
Some previous welding repairs
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Some general under5body corrosion
Some previous welding repairs
Both rear tyres perished
Some body damage and corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General underbody corrosion and previous welding repairs
Light offside body damage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear wheel archs corroded
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General underbody corrosion and previous welding repairs
Light offside body damage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear wheel archs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs
some corrosion of boot floor not within 30 cm of a component
some corrosion of rear wheel archs
some damage to off side of vehicle
some general underbody surface corrosion
some perishing of near side front tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
previous welding repairs
some corrosion of boot floor not within 30 cm of a component
some corrosion of rear wheel archs
some damage to off side of vehicle
some general underbody surface corrosion
some perishing of near side front tyre
slight blow from exhaust
some general body corrosion and damage
some general underbody surface corrosion
some surface corrosion of off side and near side boot floors
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight blow from exhaust
some general body corrosion and damage
some general underbody surface corrosion
some surface corrosion of off side and near side boot floors
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Some damage to o/s doors and body
Some general surface corrosion to body
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear wheel arches rusted
n/s/f sill corroded
o/s/f road wheel damaged
o/s/f sill corroded
CAR HAS BODY DAMAGE, OS/ NS SLIGHT PLAY TO NS TOP STRUT BUSH.
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F197 SOR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 F197 SOR, 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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F197 SOR is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 March 1989.
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