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F225 SBP

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 SBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F225 SBP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F225 SBP, 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 F225 SBP registered?

F225 SBP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F225 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F225 SBP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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