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F501 SRV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 SRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,418 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 86,406 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F501 SRV registered?

F501 SRV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F501 SRV safe to buy?

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