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A243 JVR

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 JVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,127 miles

fronr crossmember corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

signs of possible repair to battery tray area

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

signs of fibreglass around battery tray area

Fail 25 Oct 2007 86,111 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

signs of fibreglass around battery tray area

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

signs of fibreglass around battery area

Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,081 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion through-out vehicle structure

signs of fibreglass around battery area

Pass 19 Oct 2005 86,051 miles

corrosion evident under side of vehicle

poss fibreglass around battery area

rear arches corroded

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 JVR is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red 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 A243 JVR, 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 A243 JVR registered?

A243 JVR is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A243 JVR safe to buy?

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