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A130 PEL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 PEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,942 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,957 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,325 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,714 miles

drivers door rusty at bottom

All round tyres are perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,764 miles

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

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

All round tyres are perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door rusty at bottom

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,661 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f door rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,567 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,321 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,321 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,191 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,028 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 67,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,442 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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A130 PEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 A130 PEL, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A130 PEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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