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F105 VDG

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,016 mi
Last recorded4,016 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 VDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,016 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust 90% rotten

advanced corrosion on & around chassis & inner + outer sills. Infact entire vehicle structure

Pass 14 May 2010 95,686 miles

advanced corrosion around rear suspension + chassis

exhaust rusting

front brake pipes rusting

Fail 6 May 2010 95,530 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion around rear suspension + chassis

exhaust rusting

front brake pipes rusting

Pass 1 May 2009 87,877 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 76,757 miles

front + rear chassis rusting + body work

Fail 3 May 2008 76,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 59,054 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 59,054 miles

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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F105 VDG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F105 VDG, 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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F105 VDG is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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