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A234 MKL

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 MKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills both sides , both front inner wings , boot floor , rear floor pan both rear chassis legs,bulkhead n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills both sides , both front inner wings , boot floor , rear floor pan both rear chassis legs,bulkhead n/s/f chassis leg

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,429 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 97,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,171 miles

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

rear of nearside outer sill corroding

single wiper blade system fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2005 81,692 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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A234 MKL is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A234 MKL, 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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A234 MKL is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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