MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
heavy corrosion to both sides outer sills & vehicle under body , all coil springs corroded , previous welding repairs carried out to under body
park brake travel high , heavy rfear brake imbalaance , stone chip (s) in screen , rear seat's & belts removed , oil leaks , dents/scratches/corrosion to various body panels , brake fluid level low , rear number plate slightly disfigured
radiator in poor condition , all alloy rims in poor condition/centre caps missing , o/s/f wing base heavily corroded , exhaust rear silncer fouling rear valance , slight leak from n/s outer c.v gaiter
rear shock absorbers damp , borderline fluid leak from both front shock absorbers , heavy surface corrosion to front suspension strut mountings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
heavy corrosion to both sides outer sills & vehicle under body , all coil springs corroded , previous welding repairs carried out to under body
park brake travel high , heavy rfear brake imbalaance , stone chip (s) in screen , rear seat's & belts removed , oil leaks , dents/scratches/corrosion to various body panels , brake fluid level low , rear number plate slightly disfigured
radiator in poor condition , all alloy rims in poor condition/centre caps missing , o/s/f wing base heavily corroded , exhaust rear silncer fouling rear valance , slight leak from n/s outer c.v gaiter
rear shock absorbers damp , borderline fluid leak from both front shock absorbers , heavy surface corrosion to front suspension strut mountings
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Alloy rims in poor condition †Heavy surface corrosion to various body panels †Centre exhaust silencer badly damaged but gas tight †Dents and scratches to various body panels
Borderline noise from exhaust system †Rear shock absorbers dust cover missing †Borderline leak from near side frontt shock absorber †Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle †Heavy perishing and cracking to suspension bushes
Park brake cable corroded and fouling exhaust system
Perishing and cracking to all brake hoses †Rear coil springs slightly displaced †Heavy surface corrosion to inner wings within 30cms os suspension mountings †Park brka cable high †Brake fluid dirty †Both front tyres worn to tread wear bars †Alloy rim
Rear seats missing heance no rear seat belt to check †Near side front wiper slight deteriorated †Various oil leaks †Timing belt cover missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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F404 SJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 F404 SJB, 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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F404 SJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1989.
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