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F102 HYB

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 HYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,131 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,948 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,948 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,254 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,077 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,636 miles

no rear centre seat fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

no rear centre seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,324 miles

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

both front c.v gaitor perished o.k at mot test.

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight oil leak from sump area

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

both front c.v gaitor perished o.k at mot test.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,802 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 50,935 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET AND FRONT †CRANKSHAFT SEAL.

SLIGHT CRACKING OF OUTER CASING IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES †(OK FOR THIS MOT TEST)

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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F102 HYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F102 HYB, 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 F102 HYB registered?

F102 HYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F102 HYB safe to buy?

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