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F396 LND

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,295 mi
Last recorded24,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 LND
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 24,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,064 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

footbrake close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,631 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable corroded. †under floors,chassis rails steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,631 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake cable corroded. †under floors,chassis rails steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode.

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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F396 LND is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F396 LND, 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 F396 LND registered?

F396 LND is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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