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F416 THP

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,833 mi
Last recorded35,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 THP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 35,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,783 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 22,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 14,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,831 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,409 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 11,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 7,897 miles

Expansion tank required

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,296 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Sligh buckle to nearside front road wheel.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,740 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 2,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear 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)

both front wheels damaged slightly

exhaust down pipi and centre pipe heavily corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded behind wing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,786 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 83,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F416 THP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F416 THP, 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 F416 THP registered?

F416 THP is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F416 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F416 THP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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