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F237 VKV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 VKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,577 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,482 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 49,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 47,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil ,leaks on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,844 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 44,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside headlight condensed, but pattern ok

heavy rust front and rear suspension compoents

heavy rust inner outer sills

heavy rust on steering rack

large amount of filler offside rear wheel arch

oil leak

rear coil springs corroding

slight play offside rerar wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 31 May 2008 40,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,722 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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F237 VKV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F237 VKV, 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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F237 VKV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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