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F235 RDL

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,644 mi
Last recorded56,644 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 RDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 56,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,711 miles

Battery insecure

nearside boot floor and offside front inner wing holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

nearside boot floor and offside front inner wing holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wing holed and corroded outside pescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 44,532 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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F235 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F235 RDL, 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 F235 RDL registered?

F235 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F235 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 RDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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