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F156 PLH

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 PLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,253 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 58,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,455 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,011 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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F156 PLH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F156 PLH, 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 F156 PLH registered?

F156 PLH is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F156 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F156 PLH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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