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F280 TPE

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 TPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 117,918 miles

fully wax oiled

Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 117,479 miles

all tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,012 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f chassis

front tyres low

Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,894 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 116,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 116,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 115,883 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 115,883 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F280 TPE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F280 TPE, 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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F280 TPE is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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