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F321 RJF

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 RJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 87,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 86,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 85,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 84,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 81,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 78,440 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,447 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,977 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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F321 RJF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F321 RJF, 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 F321 RJF registered?

F321 RJF is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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