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F100 DYB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

84,089 mi
Last recorded84,089 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,089 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 84,089 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ADVISE vehicle is modified, engine, suspension and brakes

All tyres run close to wheel arches

Battery insecure

Battery is insecure and terminal is loose

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both headlights are slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Handbrake cable runs close to exhaust rubber

NOTE plastic cover sills fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Numerous welding repairs in general to vehicle. major welding repairs to both flitch panels under bonnet

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wear to steering rack insulator bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2007 84,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front electronic windows not working

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches inner wheel arches been reoaired and corroded

chassis corroded

floors and chassis been repaired

front discs corroded

heavy oil leaks

movement in both front shocker top mountings

movement in steering column

none standard brake system fitted

none standard suspension fitted

off side rear wheel damaged

sill trims fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2006 84,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edge

both inner sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches been repaired and corroded

bothy front electronic windows not working

chassis corroded

floors and chassis been repaired

front grill missing

heavy oil leaks

movement in steering column

none standard brake pipe system fitted

none standard suspension fitted

off side rear wheel damaged

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

Fail 18 Oct 2005 89,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in non pescribed areas

hazard light switch sticky

slight corrosion in pescribed areas

unable to check brake fluid level resivior covered

unable to see front to rear brake pipes moved to inside car

vehicle heavily modified recommend an engineers report

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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F100 DYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 F100 DYB, 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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F100 DYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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