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F404 SJB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,320 mi
Last recorded28,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 SJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,636 miles

please se test number 511045377160

Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2007 18,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,145 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 22,143 miles

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?

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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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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