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F24 KDV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,816 mi
Last recorded44,816 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 KDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,816 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

surface corrossion in battery tray and n/s/r outer sill

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

surface corrossion in battery tray and n/s/r outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,273 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,233 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,659 miles

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Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 31,148 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F24 KDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F24 KDV, 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 F24 KDV registered?

F24 KDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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