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F253 DAV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 DAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front hub cap missing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,057 miles

offside front hub cap missing

Pass 24 May 2007 71,839 miles

nearside front plus offside front by tie rod mountings tiny hole on chassis

offside rear window glass missing been taped over

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,417 miles

tiny hole in nearside front chassis member by tie rod mounting and tiny hole in offside front chassis member by tie rod mounting

Fail 9 Mar 2006 67,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions must be rechecked after exhaust renewed

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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F253 DAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F253 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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What year was F253 DAV registered?

F253 DAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F253 DAV safe to buy?

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