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F486 PWC

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 PWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,422 miles

tested when wet

tyres starting to perished on iner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,138 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,133 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,461 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F486 PWC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F486 PWC, 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 F486 PWC registered?

F486 PWC is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F486 PWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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