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F504 ADH

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF504 ADH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2008 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear of the offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding but no holes present

the bottom of the front offside and nearside wing panels corroded but no exposed sharp edges present

Pass 22 May 2007 84,917 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2007 84,690 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 78,405 miles

bottom of front offside and nearside wings corroded and bottom of rear nearside wheel arch corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

Fail 6 May 2006 78,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

bottom of front offside and nearside wings corroded and bottom of rear nearside wheel arch corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

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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F504 ADH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F504 ADH, 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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F504 ADH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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