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A243 CNU

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 CNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,386 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake operation high

nearside front lower ball joint rubber torn

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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A243 CNU is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A243 CNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A243 CNU registered?

A243 CNU is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A243 CNU safe to buy?

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