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F295 VHN

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,897 mi
Last recorded46,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 VHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,897 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3.0mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are worn to 3.0mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust on body sills and axles

Fail 13 Jun 2020 46,890 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust on body sills and axles

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,272 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 44,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,861 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,951 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 39,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,648 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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F295 VHN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F295 VHN, 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 F295 VHN registered?

F295 VHN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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