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F240 DAV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 DAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,604 miles

both front wheels binding slightly.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,604 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both front wheels binding slightly.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pump secured by wire

Fail 2 Jul 2013 91,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fuel pump secured by wire

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear arch corroded not considered excessive

offside front wing corroded not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear arch corroded not considered excessive

offside front wing corroded not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,450 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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F240 DAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F240 DAV, 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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F240 DAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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