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F390 BEG

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 BEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,702 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,245 miles

rear seat removed at time of test / corrosion to front cross member /

Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,986 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,186 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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F390 BEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F390 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F390 BEG registered?

F390 BEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 February 1989.

Is F390 BEG safe to buy?

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