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F233 RTP

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 RTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 91,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 86,730 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,878 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS...

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 85,878 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS...

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,338 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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F233 RTP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F233 RTP, 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 F233 RTP registered?

F233 RTP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F233 RTP safe to buy?

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