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F412 VGL

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,689 mi
Last recorded50,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 50,689 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 May 2013 50,689 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,202 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,978 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded at rear,bodywork,

Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,263 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,164 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,164 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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F412 VGL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc 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 F412 VGL, 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 F412 VGL registered?

F412 VGL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F412 VGL safe to buy?

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