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F291 CCW

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

440 mi
Last recorded440 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 CCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,169 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 98,169 miles

Brake cable damaged n/s & o/s frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,733 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,733 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,177 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,634 miles

Corrosion to o/s and n/s floor

Corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wings

Front Springs corroded

Nearside Rear Bumper loose

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Springs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 96,634 miles

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

Corrosion to o/s and n/s floor

Corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wings

Front Springs corroded

Nearside Rear Bumper loose

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,995 miles

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened hand brake cable (1.1.15 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear bumper loose

corrosion to o/s and n/s floors corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wings

corrosion under car

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened hand brake cable (1.1.15 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear bumper loose

corrosion to o/s and n/s floors corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wings

corrosion under car

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber splitting

corrosion to o/s and n/s floors corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wing area

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,335 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber splitting

corrosion to o/s and n/s floors corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wing area

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,966 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

corrosion to os an ns floor area

corrosion to os and ns inner wing area

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,107 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,619 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,130 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,130 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,444 miles

Offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,706 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,706 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,624 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,325 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 85,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 85,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,057 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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F291 CCW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 F291 CCW, 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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F291 CCW is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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