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F464 EHL

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

12,828 mi
Last recorded12,828 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF464 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 12,828 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 12,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion holes nearside front floor pan/sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion holes offside centre floor at join of sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion holes offside rear chassis rail outside of prescribed area

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion holes nearside front floor pan/sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion holes offside centre floor at join of sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion holes offside rear chassis rail outside of prescribed area

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,640 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 9,798 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,410 miles

corrosion hole in offside outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2009 8,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion hole in offside outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,489 miles

off side chassis damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2007 6,489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

off side chassis damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2006 4,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 4,683 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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F464 EHL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 F464 EHL, 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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F464 EHL is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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