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F204 CWN

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 CWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 65,956 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,064 miles

Both rear quarters corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 62,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 59,779 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 59,768 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pedal fixing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Boot floor corroding.

N/S/R wing corroding.

Pass 10 May 2018 56,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 56,101 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working plus lens missinng (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension bed corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 52,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,888 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,888 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 May 2015 46,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,347 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,043 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,934 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,172 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate

slight wear in nearside rack arm

Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight water damage to rear number plate

slight wear in nearside rack arm

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,262 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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F204 CWN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F204 CWN, 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 F204 CWN registered?

F204 CWN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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