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F293 XRU

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,157 mi
Last recorded13,157 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 XRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 13,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

no rear seats

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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F293 XRU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F293 XRU, 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 F293 XRU registered?

F293 XRU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F293 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F293 XRU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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