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F456 XEL

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,151 mi
Last recorded33,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,197 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f chassis rail corroded

n/s/r floorpan corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,839 miles

advisories issued with the failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,770 miles

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]

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 22,274 miles

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?

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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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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What year was F456 XEL registered?

F456 XEL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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