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A144 WAF

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 WAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 83,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,620 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,390 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 72,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,972 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 67,972 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,609 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front coil springs loose when vehicle is jacked up

Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front coil springs loose when vehicle is jacked up

coolant level low

fuel hose perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air filer housing loose

auxillary belt in a poor condition

both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking

coolant level low

both rear shock absorber rams corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,712 miles

both ball joint rubbers split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,364 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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A144 WAF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 A144 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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A144 WAF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 October 1983.

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