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F268 SJF

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,135 mi
Last recorded56,135 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 SJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,006 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,746 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,444 miles

advise o/s outer c.v boot

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,053 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,266 miles

slight brake bind from rear wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,444 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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F268 SJF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F268 SJF, 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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F268 SJF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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