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A187 VMM

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,654 mi
Last recorded93,654 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 VMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 93,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 93,574 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 Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,490 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to nearside floor pan

slight corrosion to nearsiderear door sill/arch

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,121 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,683 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OFFSIDE DOOR SILL

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,982 miles

floor corroded alongside front near side chassis outrigger

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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A187 VMM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A187 VMM, 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 A187 VMM registered?

A187 VMM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 September 1983.

Is A187 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A187 VMM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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