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F305 LRO

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,398 mi
Last recorded3,398 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 LRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2024 3,398 miles

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

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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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F305 LRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F305 LRO, 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 F305 LRO registered?

F305 LRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F305 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F305 LRO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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