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F316 HKM

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,854 mi
Last recorded84,854 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 HKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 84,854 miles

nearside and offside flexi brake pipes perishing

vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 May 2010 84,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine coolant level low

nearside and offside flexi brake pipes perishing

vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,003 miles

vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,710 miles

front number plate deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,309 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,309 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel arches rusty

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,062 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED †O/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED †SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 26 May 2005 74,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 74,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 74,848 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wiper blade tearing

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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F316 HKM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F316 HKM, 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 F316 HKM registered?

F316 HKM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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