MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside mirror damaged
Oil leak
corrosion to sill, floors, chassis and wheelarches
exaust mounting rubbers perished
minor exhaust leaks throughout system
offside front sill corroded throgh - not considered criteria
offside front, nearside front and nearside rear brakehoses badly perished - suggest replace
play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts
play in offside front lower suspension arm bush
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside front tyre wall slightly damaged
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
co level weak
corrosion to front wheel arches
corrosion to offside outer sill
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
footbrake travel low
front brake discs corroded
front number plate cracked
fuel filler nexk corroded and loose - suggest attention
nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
slight blow from manifold/downpipe area
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
co level weak
corrosion to front wheel arches
corrosion to offside outer sill
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
footbrake travel low
front brake discs corroded
front number plate cracked
fuel filler nexk corroded and loose - suggest attention
nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
slight blow from manifold/downpipe area
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F391 RPA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F391 RPA, 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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F391 RPA is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 May 1989.
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