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A20 VVX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

one seat fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

one seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

one seat fitted

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only one seat fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both inner cv boots leaking

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,149 miles

both inner cv boots leaking

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 71,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 62,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,967 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 55,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A20 VVX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 A20 VVX, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VVX registered?

A20 VVX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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