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F265 MMY

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF265 MMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,721 miles

Offside Front headlamp slight deterated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,449 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,373 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,336 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,334 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,084 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 61,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,290 miles

Advise high hydrocarbon emissions.

Advise rear brake service.

Advise replace offside lower suspension arm inner bush.

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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F265 MMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F265 MMY, 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 F265 MMY registered?

F265 MMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 June 1989.

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