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F262 HNX

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 HNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s rear archs

rear back pannel corrodded + n/s front door corrodded + n/s front wing corrodded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,253 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s rear archs

rear back pannel corrodded + n/s front door corrodded + n/s front wing corrodded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,163 miles

o/s + n/s/f underside of wheel arches corroded + front wings corroded + fuel neck corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s + n/s/f underside of wheel arches corroded + front wings corroded + fuel neck corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,214 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED/MARKED

FUEL NECK CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTING

O/S SIL CORRODED + O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TOW HOOK UP CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HUBS

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED/MARKED

FUEL NECK CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTING

O/S SIL CORRODED + O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TOW HOOK UP CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HUBS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,223 miles

OIL LEAK + BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED + EXHAUST CORRODING + FUEL NECK CORRODED + SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS + N/S/F BRAKE BURNING / STICKING + BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN + O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODING + N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,835 miles

BACKBOX OF EXHAUST CORRODING

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE'S

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING'S CORRODING

FUEL NECK CORRODED

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,957 miles

welded panel covered with thick sealer unable to fully check welds but seems o/k

Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,956 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,467 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,404 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,429 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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F262 HNX is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F262 HNX, 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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F262 HNX is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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