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F244 LRJ

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 LRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,528 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,528 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,255 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,008 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front brake flexible hose has surface cracks

rear tyres have surface cracking in tyre walls

Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,995 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front brake flexible hose has surface cracks

rear tyres have surface cracking in tyre walls

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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F244 LRJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc 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 F244 LRJ, 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 F244 LRJ registered?

F244 LRJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F244 LRJ safe to buy?

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