MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,151 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both rear arches corroding
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
N/S Rear floor corroding
both rear wheel arches corroded
n/s/f chassis rail corroded
n/s/r floorpan corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades in poor condition
both rear wheel arches corroded
n/s/f chassis rail corroded
n/s/r floorpan corroded
o/s/f brake binding
advisories issued with the failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise oil leaks
excessive corrosion in rear boot not in prescribed areas
slight interference on front and rear lights
slight play in both rear hubs o/s most
various welded repairs to vehicle underside advise corrosion showing in both outer sills [plastic sill covers fitted restricting full inspection]
strong advise cracking in fuel hoses both underside of vehicle and at rear of engine [potentially dangerous]
advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low advise n/s/r tyre shows cracking in sidewall
advise play in n/s steering rack arm
advise slight play in both rear hubs
all steering and suspension showing age
n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion advise possibly corroded
oil leak
recommend replacing wiper blades
Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all steering and suspension showing age
cannot see offside or nearside outer sill panels due to plastic trims but suspect they are corroded
slight play in nearside front track rod end
slight smearing from offside and nearside front wiperblades
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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F456 XEL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 F456 XEL, 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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F456 XEL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 March 1989.
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