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A173 OEO

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA173 OEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010
Fail 11 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower arm pinch bolts appear to small but are tight and secure

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2009

corrosion on sill floor joints on both sides not yet excessive or within any prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2007
Fail 29 Oct 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering rack

rear o/s quarter panel has accident damage

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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A173 OEO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A173 OEO, 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 A173 OEO registered?

A173 OEO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A173 OEO safe to buy?

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