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A366 HEL

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA366 HEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009 87,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various body areas corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,588 miles

various body areas rusting

Fail 11 Aug 2008 87,588 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various body areas rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 86,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front srut platforms starting to rust

Front and rear exhaust rusted but not holed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Starting to rust around offside rear spring mounting platform

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,705 miles

o/s bulkhead / battery tray area rusting

sill areas rusting

Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s bulkhead / battery tray area rusting

sill areas rusting

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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A366 HEL is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A366 HEL, 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 A366 HEL registered?

A366 HEL is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A366 HEL safe to buy?

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