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A137 WAF

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,193 mi
Last recorded47,193 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA137 WAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,193 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,190 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,190 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,013 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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A137 WAF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 49,638 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 A137 WAF, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A137 WAF registered?

A137 WAF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A137 WAF safe to buy?

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