MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust section corroded.
Corrosion at chassis above rear springs.
Corrosion inside boot floor-rear.
Corrosion near n/s/f top strut mount under wheel arch.
Fuel filler cap seal perished.
N/S sill panel corroded near n/s seat belt mount.
N/S/F outer CV boot perished.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion at n/s/r and o/s/r top spring mounting to chassis.
Corrosion near rear axle mounts ,n/s/r and o/s/r.
Corrosion to boot floor n/s/r and o/s/r.
Exhaust front pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f top suspension mount
n/s/f tyre on wear limit.
o/s/f flexi brake hose perished.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F501 SRV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F501 SRV, 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 F501 SRV registered?
F501 SRV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 March 1989.
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