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JEY 524F

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 524F
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,663 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,770 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,929 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 48,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 1,804 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 95,454 miles

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

advise; n/s/rear starting to corroed same as o/s/rear

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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JEY 524F is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEY 524F, 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 JEY 524F registered?

JEY 524F is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is JEY 524F safe to buy?

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