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F234 PYY

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,180 mi
Last recorded39,180 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 PYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 39,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 38,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 37,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 37,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking due to age

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,612 miles

Exhaust rubbers are slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,467 miles

Engine oily

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside front bottom suspension arm inner bush slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Engine oily

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside front bottom suspension arm inner bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,396 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,523 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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F234 PYY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F234 PYY, 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 F234 PYY registered?

F234 PYY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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