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F470 JDB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 JDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both seats have slight movement in joints

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

chassie covered in under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front both seats have slight movement

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,230 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front both seats have slight movement

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,122 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,027 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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F470 JDB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F470 JDB, 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 F470 JDB registered?

F470 JDB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F470 JDB safe to buy?

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