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F212 SRW

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,336 mi
Last recorded119,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 SRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 119,261 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rubber fuel pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 112,570 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 112,205 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 31,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 31,952 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

OS inner cv boot leaking grease

oil leak from sump area

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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F212 SRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F212 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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F212 SRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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