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F110 UDU

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF110 UDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

nearside and offside outer sills weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,171 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

nearside and offside outer sills weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,837 miles

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

both outer sills weak

nearside rear arch poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer sills weak

nearside rear arch poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror insecure

offside rear chasis corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,627 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear chasis corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 82,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,202 miles

both sides outer sill at rear corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2008 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides outer sill at rear corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,852 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,279 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 72,577 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

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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F110 UDU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F110 UDU, 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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F110 UDU is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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