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F200 SRW

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 SRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,348 miles

Lots of corrosion under vehicle,chassic etc( not structural)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight wheel bearing noise on O/S/R

Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lots of corrosion under vehicle,chassis etc (not structural at yet)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,247 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge slightly

N/S/F wing slightly corroded

fuel smell from engine bay

Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge slightly

N/S/F wing slightly corroded

fuel smell from engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,835 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 73,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,690 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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F200 SRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F200 SRW, 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 F200 SRW registered?

F200 SRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F200 SRW safe to buy?

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