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F462 HWJ

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,750 mi
Last recorded33,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 HWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,750 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 14 May 2025 33,302 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))

Fail 4 May 2025 33,290 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT codes 313 and 179 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 32,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 32,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,801 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 30,801 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,076 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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F462 HWJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F462 HWJ, 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 F462 HWJ registered?

F462 HWJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F462 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F462 HWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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